Information Security Officer

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$43.566

Job Posting:

JR2025-00015858 Information Security Officer (Open)

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Job Description:

The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Under administrative direction, coordinates, facilitates, implements, and monitors the statewide information security program ensuring the security, integrity, and privacy of the State government enterprise-wide network and agency information networks; performs related work assigned.

This position is in the office daily at 501 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job Duties: Serves as the information security expert for State Government enterprise-wide and agency information technology security issues such as policy questions, incident responses, education, and strategic planning. Facilitates and coordinates discussions with agency or political subdivision information technology staff and management relating to security policy and procedure to develop, execute, and review enterprise information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Coordinates and conducts agency and enterprise-level information security risk assessments. Monitors State enterprise-level networks, hardware, and software for security vulnerabilities and breaches and responds to policy violations. Coordinates outside consultants and vendors as appropriate for independent security audits. Advocates for information security practices that protect the State’s resources and assets against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Coordinates and facilities information security work groups, including working with individual agency staff who are delegated information security duties at the agency level. Leads the Security Architecture Work Group for the State Government Council, and advises and represents the Nebraska Information Technology Commission (NITC) Technical Panel, and other NITC committees on security issues. Serves as Homeland Security information security point of contact. Notifies agencies when known breaches occur; serves as a resource and provides direction to agencies when breaches occur. Represents State government on National boards or organizations relating to security. Oversees the investigation of security breaches and assists with law enforcement and legal matters associated with breaches as necessary. Assists in information recovery and architecture redesign following security breaches. Coordinates and develops information security awareness and security training programs to promote information security awareness and best practices. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience in a related information technology discipline (network infrastructure, coding, systems or database); experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis, one year of which as a project coordinator, leader, or supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience leading and coaching an IT-related team.

- Relevant public sector leadership experience.

- Knowledge of common enterprise information systems.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: existing and emerging information technology; client relations; business methods; policy development; collaboration and facilitation techniques; computer operating systems; information systems and telecommunication systems and associated hardware and software; information security practices and procedures such as firewalls, intrusion detection devices, and encryption techniques; network administration practices; technical, security, operational, and policy aspects of information technology administration.

Skill in: active listening; active learning; analytical and critical thinking; influencing and communicating with others; solving complex problems; providing customer service; deductive and inductive reasoning; developing objectives and strategies; evaluating information against standards; identifying causal factors; identifying desired and undesired consequences; implementation planning; information organizing; exercising initiative and innovation; applying judgment and making decisions; oral and written comprehension and expression; planning and prioritizing action steps and goals; persuading others; providing consultation and advice to others; resolving conflict and negotiating with others; appraising solutions; conducting system evaluations; managing time.

Ability to: persuade others; facilitate groups of all levels; influence policy-making and administer, develop, and implement strategic plans within a large organization; interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, labor contracts, and agency rules and regulations; make sound technical, operational, and policy determinations; manage technical staff.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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