Sr. Manager, IT Security

Winstar; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chickasaw Nation is seeking a Sr. Manager, IT Security to lead the IT Security Section from our ada office.

The role oversees security operations, architecture, and engineering, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information resources and data. Responsibilities include leadership of security activities and personnel, incident response, governance, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related area (or equivalent).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Pass gaming background check; gaming license or permit as required by position.
• CN Core Leadership Level 1 training within 12 months of hire or promotion date.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for IT security activities and personnel.
• Oversight of IT security operations, architecture, and engineering.
• Lead security incident response and investigations.
• Coordinate IT security assessments and remediation planning.
• Communicate security risks and metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

IT security

Incident response

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related area

Tools

Security governance tools

Forensic tools

Job description

Ada, OK | Information Technology | Full Time

Posted yesterday | Apply before November 25, 2026

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Sr. Manager, IT Securityto join our IT Security Section team located at the Information Technology working.

Summary

Provides vision, leadership, and oversees implementation for IT security-related endeavors including IT security operations, architecture & engineering. Responsible for management of IT security services to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information technology resources and data.

Responsibilities

• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency


• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities


• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types


• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment


• Maintains and promotes professionalism


• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics


• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards


• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area


• Participates in determining IT Security strategic planning and manages IT security resources and personnel


• Provides daily leadership for information security activities and personnel including hands on involvement as necessary to ensure achievement of objectives


• Assess knowledge, skills, and abilities of IT security personnel and participate in the career development of assigned personnel


• Leads security incident response activities by managing resources to effectively respond to and resolve security incidents


• Oversees investigations of suspected misuse of IT resources, possible breaches, unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized access, and other security issues


• Manages security and forensic investigations according to best practices. Applies appropriate chain of custody and evidence preservation methods to support admission of digital evidence in legal proceedings


• Coordinates IT security assessments and develop prioritized remediation plans as necessary


• Conducts security briefings on risks, threats, and best practices


• Identifies obstacles preventing compliance with information security standards and drive the issue resolution process


• Ability to perform as a \"player/coach\" performing both as a manager and as well as a security professional in the execution of job duties


• Develops and updates IT security policies, procedures, standards, and security plans


• Maintains knowledge of currently evolving security threats and trends required to bring timely remediation to critical vulnerabilities and proactively mitigate security risks


• Communicates and reports on significant security events and incidents to include management summaries and technical briefings appropriate for different audiences


• Coordinates with stakeholders regarding IT security related initiatives and issues


• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to explain analytic and/or IT concepts/requirements to technical and non-technical audiences, and to convey information effectively in verbal and written communication, and group meetings/presentations


• Possesses strong written and verbal communication abilities


• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral


• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements


• Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation


• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability


• Experience with IT functions and technologies across Hardware/Data Centers, Software applications, Cyber Security, etc.


• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines


• Proficient in establishing IT services framework and IT security policies


• Technical knowledge beyond general controls including breadth of knowledge to support IT Governance, IT Security, application security and access, network security, and database audits


• Knowledge of operational objectives


• Proficiency in security technologies, surveillance systems, access control systems, and emergency response protocols


• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Experience

• 1 year directly related management experience

Education

Essential

• High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential

• Bachelors Degree in directly related field


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related area

Credentials

Essential

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional


• Pass gaming background check


• Gaming license or permit as required by assigned position


• CN Core Leadership Level 1

Nonessential

• Control Objectives for information and related technologies


• Professional Certified Investigator

Essential

• This position requires completion of level one Core Leadership Training within 12 months of the hire or promotion date

Working Conditions

Essential

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods


• Computers, printers, phones


• Subject to traveling and working at other locations or in other environments


• Requires grasping, repetitive motions, manual dexterity, and hand-eye dexterity


• Listening and hearing ability


• Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception


• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 15 lbs


• Works in an office setting


• Work is performed at facilities across the Chickasaw Nation


• Pass pre-employment drug test

Training

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values

• The Chickasaw People


• Cultural Identity


• Servant Leadership


• Selflessness


• Can Do Attitude


• Perseverance


• Stewardship


• Trust and Respect


• Loyalty


• Honesty and Integrity


• Teamwork