Senior Information System Security Officer

Job Title: Senior Information System Security Officer

Duration: 12 months

Location: Austin, TX

Experience: 12-15 Years

Primary Skills:

Information System Security Officer to implement and manage their Secure System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Coordinates the implementation of system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.

Develops and recommends plans to safeguard information systems from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

Performs and reviews technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.

Minimum Candidate Characteristics:

8 years of experience in an Information System Security Officer role or similar.

Exceptional Candidate Characteristics:

Experience in Transportation.

Experience with Texas State Agencies.

Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer to be key resources on a technical services team.

Responsibilities:

Work involves planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures using the NIST Risk Management Framework and Texas security frameworks for information systems and infrastructures. Works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DUTIES - The essential duties for this contract include:

• Assist with implementation and management the client Secure System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Coordinates the implementation of system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.
• Confers with users to discuss issues such as account permission and data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
• Advises management and users regarding security configurations and procedures.
• Develops and recommends plans to safeguard information systems from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Participates in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Performs and reviews technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 8+ Years of Knowledge of common information security management frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Texas Information Security Standards
• 8+ Years of Working in security as an ISSO or equivalent

Preferred Skills:

• 4 Years of Experience working with critical timelines.
• 4 Years of Experience bridging the technology gap for owners and custodians
• 4 Years of Excellent written and verbal communication. Fluent in the English language.
• 4 Years of Experience conducting and documenting risk assessments and associated reports and
• supporting documentation
• 4-years degree + 2 years’ experience and experience can replace degree – Certification optional but preferred