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 diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) : 

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview : 

The role of the Information Security Officer (ISO) is distinct due to the strategic combination of technical expertise and leadership. This position demands navigating complex regulatory frameworks and building vital relationships with law enforcement and government entities. Critical responsibilities include risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response, ensuring the protection of the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure. The ISO also plays a pivotal role in cultivating a robust security culture through ongoing training and awareness programs, safeguarding the organization's digital assets and reputation. 

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Direct efforts for inclusion of information security safeguards during developmental stages of new automated and manual information systems. 
• Provide guidance and direction for the physical protection of information systems assess to other function units.
• Provide reports to management regarding effectiveness of information security and makes recommendations for the adoption of new procedures.
• Determine appropriate policy and standards to information and physical security safeguards for the protection of assets and confidentiality of information, such as access authority to, or to dial into, state and visitor policy at data center.
• Direct the development, testing and implementation of information security management software programs that will monitor the integrity of sensitive application programs, computer operating systems, telecommunications network, and computer hardware.
• Manage the development, implementation and testing of appropriate security plans and control techniques necessary to protect against errors and omissions, fraudulent access, espionage, sabotage, natural disaster, fire utility failures and related situations in all areas where information technology equipment, communication network and/or personnel are located.
• Conduct security lectures and training programs.
• Perform periodic audits to assure security policies and standards are being followed and recommends enhancements where necessary.
• Manage the development of procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating breaches in security, and along with Indiana State Police, directs the investigation of security breaches.
• Maintain a continuing review of existing and proposed state and federal legislation and regulatory and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy and keeps management informed of changes.
• 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.
• Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

The job description 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 which 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:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either 

• a Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or 
• a Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of experience, or 
• an Associate’s Degree and 9+ years of experience
• at least 11+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Broad knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy.
• Broad knowledge of computer programming languages and the operating system.
• Ability to develop and maintain information security standards.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of information technologists, including technical support, applications development end users and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• 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 benefit package for full-time employees which 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
  • 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 and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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