State of Nevada, Governor's Technology Office · 1 day ago
Chief Information Security Officer
The State of Nevada's Governor's Technology Office is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead its cybersecurity strategy and programs. The CISO will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, overseeing incident response, and ensuring the security of the state's digital infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Vulnerability discovery, testing, and mitigation
Continuous monitoring, incident triage, and response coordination
Threat intelligence notification
End user security awareness training and testing
Audit and compliance support
Physical card access and surveillance video platform - Nevada Camera/Card Access System (NCAS)
Statewide Information Security Officer coordination, tracking, and oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field
Eight years of progressively responsible professional IT experience which involved strategic planning, project management, quality assurance, and computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, or information security
Five years of this experience must have been in a supervisory or project manager capacity
One year of experience as an IT Manager III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
CISSP or CISM and SEC+ or similar certification must be obtained within 12 months of appointment and maintained as a condition of continued employment
Experience in lieu of certifications/education will be considered
Cybersecurity strategy development
Risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance
Incident response and crisis management
Audit and examination procedures
Cybersecurity awareness
Budget development and policy administration
Information technology concepts
Public speaking and legislative testimony
Regulatory framework interpretation
Leadership and team management
Strategic thinking
Conflict resolution
Adaptability and flexibility
Integrity and ethical judgment
Strong verbal and written communication
Interpersonal skills
Collaboration and relationship building
Problem-solving
Willingness to learn and grow
Security architecture design
Data protection and privacy
Threat intelligence and monitoring
Security awareness training curriculum
Vendor and third-party management
Business continuity planning
Company
State of Nevada, Governor's Technology Office
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