Statewide Information Security Engineer

Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services (OTS) Information Security Operations and Architecture team is seeking an experienced professional to lead information security risk management across state IT projects. You will provide technical guidance, design and implement security controls, and coordinate audit remediation efforts while aligning with business needs and risk tolerance.

Based in Baton Rouge, this role reports to the Director of Information Security Architecture and

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years in information technology or administrative services; OR
• An associate's degree in information technology plus three years in IT or admin services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years in IT or admin services; OR
• A bachelor's degree with 24 sem hrs in IT/CS/engineering/math or analytics plus two years in IT/admin services; OR
• A master's degree plus two years in IT/admin services.

Responsibilities

• Lead information security risk management services with technical analysis, evaluation, mitigation, and solution design recommendations.
• Provide guidance for information security activities including access controls, endpoint configuration, network monitoring, vulnerability management, and user training.
• Lead design, implementation, documentation, and validation of security solutions protecting critical resources and data.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability of State information and services.
• Coordinate remediation for audits and escalations from Statewide InfoSec personnel.
• Prepare reports and updates for management and stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry best practices through training and conferences.

Skills

Information security risk management

Technical analysis

Leadership

Audit coordination

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services (OTS) Information Security Operations and Architecture team is seeking an experienced professional to lead information security risk management across state IT projects. You will provide technical guidance, design and implement security controls, and coordinate audit remediation efforts while aligning with business needs and risk tolerance.

Based in Baton Rouge, this role reports to the Director of Information Security Architecture and