Security Engineering Manager

4 weeks ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States State of Illinois Full time
Job Summary

The State of Illinois is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineering Manager to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity program that protects our state's sensitive information and systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement security standards and policies across multiple platforms.
  • Serve as a technical resource for division and agency initiatives related to security engineering.
  • Provide security education, guidance, and consulting on application solutions, services, and standards.
  • Support integration efforts by providing security expertise and guidance.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related IT fields.
  • Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related IT fields in a public or business organization.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with IT/network security, application development, and/or database technologies.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience working with security compliance regulations (such as PCI, HIPAA, PII), IT risk management framework (such as NIST), and/or security industry best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of professional experience integrating security requirements into enterprise technology architecture for a large organization, ensuring compliance with federal and industry-specific security standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, IRS Publication 1075, CJIS Security Policy, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and FISMA.
  • Three (3) years of experience leading security-focused technical teams in architecting systems and applications, including the development and implementation of security standards, protocols, and strategic plans.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience leading security assessments and testing initiatives, including tool selection, documentation, and compliance with regulatory requirements and procurement models for a large organization.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing technical, administrative, and physical controls in compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework and organizational security policies, including risk mitigation and prevention of social engineering attacks.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience designing and leading security architecture initiatives, including the development of security standards, policies, and guidelines across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on data classification, encryption, and data loss prevention.
  • Three (3) years of experience providing consultative guidance on security engineering services, including the creation of asset classification strategies and collaboration with agency leaders to align security protocols with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience providing leadership and consultation on secure application development, infrastructure, and network configuration, including the development of security protocols, compliance models, and vulnerability remediation strategies throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience in vendor management, drafting service level agreements, and communicating service goals.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • One (1) or more of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM).
Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
  • Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45.
  • Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

The State of Illinois offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive group insurance benefits, flexible work schedules, paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid personal business days, paid holidays, paid parental leave, pension plan, deferred compensation program, and optional pre-tax programs.

For more information regarding State of Illinois benefits, please visit https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DoIT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents.

DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your email for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com, systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.



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