Strategic Information Security Officer & Policy Lead

South Carolina Department of Administration; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in South Carolina is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead statewide efforts in managing cybersecurity and information systems. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with state security policies, manage audit activities, and continually enhance security measures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, relevant experience, and the ability to pass security background checks. The position requires strong analytical problem-solving skills and experience with security frameworks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in information security, with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to pass background checks as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and audit activities related to information security.
• Draft and improve documentation for security processes.
• Oversee the evaluation and implementation of security solutions.

Skills

Information security governance

Risk management

Analytical problem-solving

Documenting security findings

Explaining security concepts to executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM

Job description

A state government agency in South Carolina is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead statewide efforts in managing cybersecurity and information systems. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with state security policies, manage audit activities, and continually enhance security measures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, relevant experience, and the ability to pass security background checks. The position requires strong analytical problem-solving skills and experience with security frameworks.