[Hiring] Information Security Officer @State of North Dakota

Role Description

Help change the world and improve the lives of North Dakota citizens by providing compliance, risk, and controls expertise to support various cyber security initiatives and activities to Support Team ND. North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT) is seeking an Information Security Officer for our Cybersecurity division.

As an Information Security Officer, you will:

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with assigned entities and serve as information security point of contact on all security-related matters.
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate IT policies, standards and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure protection of sensitive data and information systems. Support data classification and acceptable usage policy.
• Assist with the cybersecurity awareness program by designing, launching, and assessing training content and simulated phishing emails to include monthly enterprise and targeted campaigns.
• Advise on security controls to be implemented to reduce risk and collaborate with risk analysts on risk and vulnerabilities identified for supported entities and associated third parties.
• Advise assigned entities in developing, maintaining, and testing disaster recovery plans, and serve as the primary liaison for audits involving their information systems. This role also tracks and guides remediation efforts for audit findings to support strong and compliant security practices.
• Present to agency executive team members on Information Security program.

The successful candidate is comfortable working in information systems by protecting confidentiality, ensuring integrity, and maintaining availability. They are an inquisitive, constant learner, open to observation and feedback, and an effective communicator. They are highly organized and can manage their time and priorities effectively to meet organization standards. They establish and maintain effective working relationships while working independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Cyber Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or
• Four (4) years of current and progressive work experience with computer system security activities.
• Professional work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Security certifications from a qualified vendor, such as SANS, ISC2, ISACA, CompTIA or EC Council, may be substituted for up to one year of experience.

Requirements

• Application materials must clearly show an address in the selected recruiting area or confirm the candidate's ability to relocate within 30 days of an offer being made.
• Applications that do not show they meet the location requirement will be declined.

Benefits

• The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that supports you, your health, and your family.

Application Procedures

• The answers given on this application are to be reflective of your work experiences. Any use or suspected use of AI during the application process may affect the outcome of the hiring decision.
• Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if North Dakota Information Technology cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.
• All application material, including your resume, must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
• North Dakota Information Technology does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or (701) 328-4470.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.