Information Risk Officer

Agency: Department of Central Management Services

Position: Public Service Administrator, Opt. 1

Closing Date/Time: 07/05/2024

Salary: $8334-$10,000;monthly anticipated

Job Type: Salaried

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: MG063

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Position Identification #39106

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Agency Information Risk Officer to join our team. This critical role is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of CMS digital assets and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include reviewing Security Operations Center (SOC) reports, conducting security audits, and leading security awareness training initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. Exceptional communication skills, proficiency with security tools and technologies, and a commitment to maintaining thorough security documentation are essential. At CMS, we offer a dynamic work environment where technology professionals can engage in meaningful work and contribute to the protection of vital digital assets. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about cybersecurity, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to safeguard the agency's digital infrastructure.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under administrative direction of the Central Management Services (CMS) Director of Information Strategy, serves as the CMS Information Risk Officer safeguarding to ensure the security and integrity of CMS digital assets and infrastructure.

• Researches, develops, and implements an Agency Cybersecurity Plan.

• Researches, develops, and creates an Agency Cybersecurity Training Plan with training materials.

• Serves as a point of contact and liaison to the DoIT cybersecurity team and agency Chief Information Officer (CIO).

• Implements and risk-manages access control mechanisms and enhances user authentication solutions.

• Monitors information risks to ensure compliance with statutes, industry standards, and best practices.

• Manages information security documentation.

• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes Security Operations Center (SOC) reports where appropriate.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.

• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in information security, risk management, or related for a public or business organization and training of staff

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.

• Prefers extensive knowledge of security tools and technologies and Cybersecurity Training Plans.

• Prefers a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.

• Prefers three (3) years' professional experience demonstrating effective problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Prefers three (3) years' professional experience working both independently and as part of a team demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Prefers three (3) years' professional experience demonstrating integrity-driven decision making while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

• Prefers a master's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.

CONIDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour 'on call' capacity.

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.).

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule.

• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave.

• Pension Plan.

• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.

• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually).

• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually.

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661

Agency Contact: Cara Reiser

Email: Cara.L.Reiser@Illinois.gov

Phone Number: 217-836-2269

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago