Information Security Officer

Title: Information Security Officer

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Prof & Occup Reg

Location: DPOR Main Office

Agency Website: www.dpor.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DPOR is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the agency’s Information Security Officer (ISO) to support the agency’s responsibility to secure and safeguard IT systems and applications, data and other IT assets. The ISO will serve as DPOR's LASO (Local Agency Security Officer) for access to the Virginia State Police's VCIN (Virginia Criminal Information Network) system. The ISO is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive information security program in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia information security standards and emerging trends. This position regularly reports to the Agency Director and Executive Management team on a comprehensive plan that demonstrates the level of agency compliance with COV IT policies and standards, as well as on the ISO’s efforts and results of those efforts to bring about compliance. The ISO produces needed information security policies and procedures and updates them as required and verifies that all agency IT systems are appropriately classified and protected with regard to sensitivity. This position mitigates and reports all IT security incidents in accordance with the Code of Virginia and VITA requirements and demonstrates that appropriate actions are taken to prevent recurrence. The ISO ensures that agency staff are aware of and acknowledge agency IT policies and procedures and complete required IT security awareness training within required timeframes. This position consistently attends VITA offered and required information security sessions and briefs agency director and executive management team on initiatives, risks and opportunities at these sessions.

Working for the State affords you many benefits, and here are just a few:
• Affordable and comprehensive health benefits,
• 13 paid state holidays.
• Time off to volunteer as well as vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Participation in the VRS retirement system.
• Free parking on the premises (DPOR).

And DPOR offers tuition reimbursement after a period of employment!

As part of The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), you will play a critical role in the economic vitality of Virginia by helping qualified people start businesses and work in their chosen fields. DPOR is an executive branch agency under the Secretary of Labor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our regulatory boards are comprised of practitioners and citizens appointed by the Governor and are responsible for regulating certain professions and occupations, ranging from architects and contractors to cosmetologists and professional wrestlers. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state laws and regulations.

TELEWORK OPTIONS: Please note that this position may be eligible for limited telework and is not a full-time telework position. Upon hire into this position, the agency requires the incumbent to be in the position for 90 days before a specific telework schedule may be submitted for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Significant experience as an IT Security Analyst or ISO or performing progressively more advanced IT security roles.
• Progressive leadership in a large-scale, complex IT environment.
• Extensive experience in project management and the management and oversight of technology security programs, practices, and policies, including areas related to network security, risk assessment/mitigation, and operations.

Additional Considerations

• Thorough working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia information security policies and standards.
• Ability to draft, review, and recommend revisions to information system policies and practices.
• Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis on proposals and strategies.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

CONFIRMATION: You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions will disqualify you from further consideration.

VETERAN STATUS: When applying for this employment opportunity, if you indicate you are a veteran, please provide a copy of your DD214 to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov or via fax to (833) 654-4240 prior to the job posting closing.

LAY OFF POLICY: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit a copy of the card by attaching it to your submitted application, or you may send it to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov, or via fax to (833) 654-4240, prior to the job posting closing.

ALTERNATIVE HIRING PROCESS: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Please provide a copy of your Certificate of Disability (COD) to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov, or via fax to (833) 654-4240, prior to the job posting closing.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES ONLY: DPOR does not accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications or resumes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include local agency checks, criminal record check, driving record, employment verification, verification of education, and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position. Please be advised if the information gathered does not coincide with the information listed on your application, your application will no longer be considered for the position.

LICENSES: Applicants must disclose any current professional or occupational registration, certification, and license(s) held by DPOR. Applicants with an active license issued by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) may be required to place their license in an inactive status while employed with the agency. Additional information may be provided by the Human Resources Office.

Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

DPOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-367-8517

Email: personnel@dpor.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.