Information Security Director jobs in Olympia, WA

AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.

WSDA is recruiting for a full-time permanent Chief Information Security Officer position within the Administrative Services Division. This position is eligible for a flexible/hybrid schedule and will need to report to the WSDA Headquarter Office located in Olympia, Washington. This position is non-represented. 

In addition to the salary listed above, incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend. If a position is designated as requiring dual language skills, incumbents will also receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
• 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
• Commute Trip Reduction Program. 

For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.

• Develops and implements an ongoing risk management program targeting information security and privacy matters.
• Leads the information technology security assessments to identify agency risk due to changes or modifications to the WSDA computing environment.
• Directs the agency security assessments/audits to identify vulnerabilities in security program and policies.
• Controls testing of security procedures, mechanisms, and measures.
• Collaborates with Federal and State auditors, Agency managers, and subject matter experts for satisfactory completion of compliance and program audits of the WSDA information security program.

• Acts as the lncident Commander as defined by the National lncident Management Framework.
• Responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity emergency response.
• Agency designated manager of security incident reporting and official responses to security incidents (breaches), responds to potential policy violations, or complaints from external parties.
• Works with Federal and State incident responders in relation to cybersecurity issues.
• Agency designated manager of security incident reporting and official responses to security incidents (breaches), responds to potential policy violations, or complaints from external parties.
• lnitiates, facilitates. and promotes activities to create information security awareness and training throughout the organization.

• Supervises and mentors technical level staff. 
• Sets strategic goals and objectives, develops strategies to implement and develop performance measurements and standards for the purpose of ensuring individual and program performance objectives are met.
• Develops the Performance Development Plan (PDP) for each assigned direct report; Creates or updates position descriptions, monitors and documents employee performance, provides on-going feedback regarding levels of performance, and conducts timely and meaningful employee performance evaluations.
  

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science OR Five (5) years related experience and/or training OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six (6) or more years of recent experience (within the last Six (6) years) with cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies (NlST, HITECH, RMF).
• Six (6) or more years of recent lT experience (within the last Five (5) years) including vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and incident response.
• Working knowledge of prevailing industry security standards and Common Body of Knowledge gained via a CISSP, SANS, and/or CISA Certification(s).
• Demonstrated experience with the National lnstitute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), or other NIST standards.
• CISSP (Certified lnformation Systems Security Professional) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

• Experience working in cloud-based environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Experience operating and analyzing logging and monitoring systems, antivirus solutions, and security configurations.
• Working knowledge of Washington State Security Standards and Policies.

How to apply:
 
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
    

· Current resume detailing experience and education

· A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position

· Three professional references 

By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
 
 Applications with comments "see attachments" will be considered incomplete.
  

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The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Department of Agriculture celebrates our differences. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, genetics, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

 
Contact Us

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.
 
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
   
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. 

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