Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

State of Washington; Walla Walla (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Washington is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the IT Security Program at the Department of Financial Institutions. The successful candidate will ensure the security and integrity of the agency's systems and data, requiring extensive experience and a commitment to advancing security practices within the organization.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Telecommuting options

Flexible work hours

Commitment to diversity and equity

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience managing IT security systems.
• Certifications such as CISM or CISSP.
• Experience leading teams and developing security policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT Security Program and ensure confidentiality and integrity.
• Develop IT Security Strategic Plan and provide direction to IT staff.
• Integrate IT security into technology infrastructure and business processes.

Skills

IT security management

Leadership

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely allied field

Job description

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Description

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions' (DFI) mission is to protect consumers and advance the financial health of Washington State by providing fair regulation of financial services and educating consumers to make informed financial decisions. Collectively and independently, the Department's nearly 200 employees within its 5 divisions - Administration, Banks, Consumer Services, Credit Unions, and Securities - work together to create a stronger economic future and secure financial environment for Washington's consumers and businesses alike. DFI is self-supporting, in that none of its operating revenues come from the state's general tax funds. Its operating revenues are paid by the organizations and individuals it regulates. To learn more about the Department of Financial Institutions, please visit our website atwww.dfi.wa.gov.

Description

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions' (DFI) mission is to protect consumers and advance the financial health of Washington State by providing fair regulation of financial services and educating consumers to make informed financial decisions. Collectively and independently, the Department's nearly 200 employees within its 5 divisions - Administration, Banks, Consumer Services, Credit Unions, and Securities - work together to create a stronger economic future and secure financial environment for Washington's consumers and businesses alike. DFI is self-supporting, in that none of its operating revenues come from the state's general tax funds. Its operating revenues are paid by the organizations and individuals it regulates. To learn more about the Department of Financial Institutions, please visit our website atwww.dfi.wa.gov.

Duties

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) oversees the agency’s Information Technology (IT) Security Program, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Department of Financial Institutions’ (DFI) networks, systems, and data. As the principal authority on IT security, the CISO provides expert strategic guidance, technical leadership, and risk management counsel to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), executive leadership, program managers, agency employees, and IT teams. This position is pivotal in developing and implementing comprehensive IT security strategies that align with WaTech policies, industry best practices, and agency objectives. The CISO directs and coordinates IT security efforts across the agency, managing high-risk projects, including those with WaTech oversight, while ensuring timely delivery and effective risk mitigation.

Some Of What You Will Do

• Manage the agency’s IT Security Program, DFI Security Policies, and user security training to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Develop the IT Security Strategic Plan.
• Provide leadership and direction to IT staff to ensure implementation of a comprehensive IT security program.
• Determine, assign and evaluate performance of IT security tasks by IT staff.
• Collaborate with IT staff, executive leadership, and program managers to integrate IT security and resilience into DFI technology infrastructure, applications, services, business processes, and operations, serving as the agency’s IT Security subject matter expert.
• Ensure compliance with WaTech’s Data Classification Standards and standards are regularly reviewed for changes with new technology and security alignment practices.
• Ensure proper policies, standards, and procedures are in place for the defined security programs, and IT program touch points where security measures shall be monitored and verified.
• Develop and present analysis and reports to senior IT managers and program managers regarding DFI’s security posture or risk.
• Develop and implement a culture of employee participation in IT Security Best Practices - Manages IT Security Training and Awareness program. Devise awareness strategies to remind staff of appropriate behaviors to mitigate risk.
• Lead IT Security design reviews for infrastructure, application development projects, and third-party applications to ensure security is built-in to DFI technology architecture, applications, and external solutions.
• Develop and implement methods to detect and mitigate security incidents. Monitor and analyze system activity to mitigate threats to agency data and infrastructure.
• Monitor potential security threats in alignment with Washington State’s Cyber Security program for threat management.
• Provide communication on threats in plain language in real-time to the DFI agency leadership and staff.
• Inform and direct IT staff on immediate threat management changes as identified.
• Provide new technology security architecture solution documentation for all new IT projects as required.
• Devise new technology security strategies and architecture where none are defined.
  
  

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely allied field, and/or six years of progressively responsible experience performing and managing Information Technology security systems and operations.
• IT Security Certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience leading teams and fostering a collaborative teamwork environment.
  
  

Supplemental Information

About The Division

The mission in the Division of Administration is to plan, facilitate and coordinate the provision of quality support services to all employees and Divisions of the agency in an ethical and professional manner.

Benefits Of Working For DFI Include

• Medical, dental, retirement, and generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telecommuting up to three days per week and flexible work hours.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion where every person is recognized and valued.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities, including DFI’s in-house CLE program and other training that ensures employees are successful.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  
  

About Our Agency

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions' (DFI) mission is to protect consumers and advance the financial health of Washington State by providing fair regulation of financial services and educating consumers to make informed financial decisions. Collectively and independently, the Department's 200-plus employees within its 5 divisions - Administration, Banks, Consumer Services, Credit Unions, and Securities - work together to create a stronger economic future and secure financial environment for Washington's consumers and businesses alike. DFI is self-supporting, in that none of its operating revenues come from the state's general tax funds. Its operating revenues are paid by the organizations and individuals it regulates. To learn more about the Department of Financial Institutions, please visit our website atwww.dfi.wa.gov.

The DFI values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve diverse people of all backgrounds including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This culture of respect promotes a professional and inclusive environment where maximizing potential through opportunity is achievable by everyone.

Official Work Station

The DFI employs a hybrid work schedule of office and telework; your specific work schedule will be determined by your supervisor. Your official work station will be the Tumwater headquarters office.

Application Process

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically on Careers.wa.gov. Submitting your application materials electronically will act as confirmation that the information submitted is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Failure to provide all required application materials may result in disqualification.

Interested applicants should select the "Apply" button and attach the following materials to their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three professional references* (provide contact name, phone number, email address, company name, and job title)
  
  

*A professional reference is someone who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have sufficient professional references, please include non-professional references, such as educators or other professional associates.

Note: Application review may begin immediately. DFI reserves the right and may exercise the option to close this recruitment and make a hiring decision at any time. It may be to the applicant’s advantage to submit application materials as soon as possible.

Background Investigation

Prior to a new hire, a background check including credit history and criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Contact Information

Tom Grant/360-725-7817

[e-mail]

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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This role requires extensive expertise in IT security systems and operations. Describe your professional experience managing IT security in multifaceted environments. Include your years of experience and types of organizations, specific responsibilities and achievements, and how your work mitigated network, system, or software vulnerabilities.

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The posting indicates that the desired candidate is expected to hold certifications such as CISSP or CISM; however, other relevant IT security certifications may also be considered. List all current IT security certifications you hold and briefly explain how each has contributed to your ability to lead, manage risk, and ensure compliance in a complex IT environment.

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Explain your experience leading cross-functional teams or influencing others without formal supervisory authority. Include how you’ve earned trust and buy-in from peers and leadership.

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Explain your experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies. Please include details on how you ensure these policies are aligned with required standards and regulations, where you gained this experience, and the duration of your experience.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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