Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT):

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

Role Overview:

The Indiana Office of Technology Security department is seeking a seasoned information technology/security professional to become its Director of Security Operations. This position, along with two other currently filled IT Director positions, reports to the State CISO. This role is directly responsible for the tactical execution of security operations, and the strategic direction vision of the security program. The role will direct the program management of essential security tools teams, security data and dashboarding activities, security reporting, and general security operations on behalf of IOT and the state agencies IOT serves.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Developing key security metrics in the form of KPIs and OKRs.
• Creating objectives around the metrics and developing plans to achieve the metrics.
• Integrating operational duties, troubleshooting, and service development with the IN-ISAC's (Indiana Information Security and Analysis Center), Security Operations Center (SOC), and threat intelligence and centralized logging teams.
• Interfacing directly with IOT’s Risk and Compliance Director to support appropriate controls as part of a risk management program.
• Working with the CXO leadership team to prioritize operational efforts to mitigate risks based on their threat level to state government information through effective vulnerability management, penetration testing and continuous improvement program.
• Serving as a key advisor to the CISO, CXO's, IOT management, and other agency personnel on cyber security risks to state resources.
• Serving as a liaison with Executive Branch Agency stakeholders on cyber security concerns across the State.
• Driving security tools rationalization and increasing integration efficiencies of the security technology stack.
• Supporting and managing the IOT Security budget while providing and receiving input to the State CISO and other IOT IT Security Directors regarding the strategy and vision of the security program.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $107,302 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.

 

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include: 

• Establish current and long-range technology goals in accordance with the agency's mission. 
• Participate or lead discussions in the development of agency policy and planning for the future. 
• Sets policies and procedures, technical standards and methods, and priorities for information systems activities. 
• Act as a liaison between information systems and other functions of the agency. 
• Directly supervise or provide functional direction to Deputy Information Technology Director(s), function manager(s), supervisor(s), and other information technology staff. 
• Dispense technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures. 
• Analyze new technologies and make recommendations to agency executives. 
• Represent the agency’s information technology division at events and meetings that are within and outside of state government. 
• Participate in the budgeting process with agency executives for the information technology division. 
• Participate in overall planning for the agency bringing current knowledge and future vision of technology systems as related to the agency’s operations. 
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. 
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: 

• Broad knowledge of all information technology disciplines and general business theory. 
• Thorough knowledge of the organization and management of the state agency’s operations. 
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and management of state government. 
• Ability to negotiate complex and large-sum agreements with other agencies, divisions, and outside vendors. 
• Ability to frame issues based on the policy implications associated with managing what is otherwise a very technical discipline. 
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. 
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. 
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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