Ciso

Job Posting Title

CISO

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

CIO

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

July 01, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

As a Chief Information Security Officer with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package  with a generous benefits allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

• Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
• This position is onsite and located in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Salary is based on education and experience.
   

 Position Summary

Establishes, oversees and facilitates statewide security management programs to ensure government information is adequately protected.
 

Responsibilities

• Creates statewide security policies and IT standards.
• Implements security plans and annual assessments or reporting.
• Requires periodic security awareness training for employees.
• Directs the deployment of security infrastructure.
• Directs the ongoing development and implementation of statewide information and cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure information security capabilities cover current threat capabilities.
• Oversees the implementation of computer security plan implementation with agency personnel and outside vendors.
• Develops and manages information security and risk management awareness and training programs.
• Reviews technical risk assessments, new and existing applications, and systems including data center physical security and environment.
• Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
• Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; and monitors compliance.
• Revies and approves management productivity and financial reports and studies.
• Revies information security budget and provides final approval.
• Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels and committees.
• Supervises the work of others.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information security or related field.
• Plus, three (3) to five (5) years of information security experience, with some leadership or project management experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include:

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to information security, privacy, and computer crime.
• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems.
• Knowledge of technology across all network layers and computer platforms.
• Skill in performing complex security analyses.
• Skill in communication, both verbal and written, with skills in presenting information to an executive-level management audience.
• Ability to direct and organize program activities; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to resolve advanced security issues in diverse and decentralized environments; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.

Valued Skills and Experience:

• Certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
   

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.