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State of Montana Information Security Coordinator in Helena, Montana

[Building a Stronger Montana] Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. MISSION STATEMENT: Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. DLI CORE VALUES: * Responsiveness * Respect * Integrity * Excellence<> * Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI:DLI Employee Testimonials BENEFITS: Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: * Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework maybe available within the state of Montana. * 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. * Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. * Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. * Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click hereto learn more. * Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto learn more. * Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Clickhereto learn more. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! * Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. * State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) *JOB DUTIES: This position will work in coordination with State Information Technology Security Division (SITSD) on specific system security events, and overall manage the security framework for DLI, including DLI actions and SITSD actions. This role will support SITSD in their completion of services in terms of system security, while keeping high level oversight of all IT Systems and their security requirements. As a Information Security Coordinator, you will: * Communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders; * Establish security plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines; * Utilize security scanning tools to identify vulnerabilities, analyze results, and make recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate risks; * Perform continuous monitoring activities in accordance with agency and NIST Continuous Monitoring requirements; * Compile, report, and track security metrics, including key performance indicators and key risk indicators; * Perform Risk Management Framework steps; * Cultivate close working relationships with agency employees and management; * Monitor and manage behavior-based anti-virus alerts; * Monitor and manage security incident and event management alerts; * Lead business continuity and disaster recover planning and testing; and * Lead security self-assessments such as the Nationwide Cyber Security Review (NCSR). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES: If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time): * Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 39, and 800-53) requirements; * Information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption); * Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies; and * Authentication, authorization, and access control methods. Skill in: * Using RSA Archer Governance, Risk and Compliance suite; * Interfacing with information system owners; * Writing security assessment reports, accreditation packages, and Plan of Actions and Milestones; * Developing computer or information security policies or procedures; * Maintaining knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends; * Reviewing system security plan documentation; * Implementing security measures for computer or information systems; * Developing systems security plans; * Testing computer system operations to ensure proper functioning; and * Collaborating with others to resolve information technology issues. Ability to: * Identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data; * Communicating complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means; * Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation); * Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organization cyber objectives; * Work with Information System Owners (ISOs) to complete system categorization, select security controls, and perform self-assessments; * Identify risks, prioritize those risks, and maintain a Plan of Action and Milestones for escalating and presenting those risks to senior leadership; * Gather the information necessary to maintain security and establishes functioning external barriers, including firewalls, and other security measures; * Review systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes, and document upgrades; * Ensure security assessments and authorizations (A&A) of information systems are completed in accordance with the published Policies, Standards and Procedures, providing appropriate level of support for A&A activities; and * Review security assessment reports (SAR) and assist audit teams throughout the assessment and authorization process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including: * Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology-related field * Two years of experience working in an IT security role. OR * Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY: A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. Tip:When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents. Required application materials: * Cover Letter- include a letter of interest. * Resume- include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment. Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Title: Information Security Coordinator Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141414

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