CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER - UNCLASSIFIED

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Office of Information Security & Cyber Defense (OISCD) establishes and maintains the Governor's Technology Office (GTO) vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technology are adequately protected. This office serves as the primary focal point for cyber security strategy, policy, planning and coordination for the State of Nevada. As part of the ongoing service delivery, OISCD provides leadership and oversight of a comprehensive state information security program which includes continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, security incident response coordination, physical security access services, cyber security, and other operational security services for the executive branch. The OISCD team identifies, develops, implements, and maintains enterprise security processes to reduce information technology and cyber security risk.

OISCD Responsibilities:
- Vulnerability discovery, testing, and mitigation.
- Continuous monitoring, incident triage, and response coordination.
- Threat intelligence notification.
- End user security awareness training and testing.
- Audit and compliance support.
- Physical card access and surveillance video platform - Nevada Camera/Card
Access System (NCAS).
- Statewide Information Security Officer coordination, tracking, and oversight.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or closely
related field and eight years of progressively responsible professional IT experience which involved strategic planning, project management, quality
assurance, and computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, or information security. Five years of this experience must have been in a supervisory or project manager capacity; OR one year of experience as an IT Manager III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. CISSP or CISM and SEC+ or similar certification must be obtained within 12 months of appointment and maintained as a condition of continued employment. Experience in lieu of certifications/education will be considered.

Job Duties

The Governor's Technology Office is seeking to fill a Chief IT Manager located either in Carson City or Las Vegas. This position will serve as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Security section. This position is responsible for developing and implementing the state's information security strategy, policies, and programs. The CISO drives the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, risk management practices, incident response coordination, and security governance across executive branch agencies. The CISO works in close partnership with state leadership, agency directors, and external partners to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Nevada's digital infrastructure and public data. The CISO provides expert input into security investments and strategic IT planning. Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinates; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Cybersecurity strategy development
•Risk management, regulatory compliance,
and governance
•Incident response and crisis management
•Audit and examination procedures
•Cybersecurity awareness
•Budget development and policy
administration
•Information technology concepts
•Public speaking and legislative testimony
•Regulatory framework interpretation
•Leadership and team management
•Strategic thinking
•Conflict resolution
•Adaptability and flexibility
•Integrity and ethical judgment
•Strong verbal and written communication
•Interpersonal skills
•Collaboration and relationship building
•Problem-solving
•Willingness to learn and grow
•Security architecture design
•Data protection and privacy
•Threat intelligence and monitoring
•Security awareness training curriculum
•Vendor and third-party management
•Business continuity planning

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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