Information Security Officer

Peak Performers has partnered with a Texas State Agency to assist in their search for a hybrid Information Security Officer in Austin, Tx. In this position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the agency's information security, risk management, governance, and compliance programs.

Major duties

• Develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide information security policies, standards, controls, risk assessments, and security strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency information assets.
• Serve as the agency’s principal information security advisor to leadership, courts, business units, and technology teams.
• Collaborate across the organization to manage security risks and support business and organizational objectives.
• Work with minimal supervision while exercising significant initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making authority.

What are we looking for?

• 7 years of experience working in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
• 6 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or information technology.
• 4 years of experience developing, implementing, or administering information security policies, standards, controls, risk management, or compliance programs.
• 4 years of experience leading security initiatives, projects, or cross-functional teams and presenting recommendations to management.
• 4 years of experience conducting security risk assessments, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.
• 4 years of experience with security frameworks and compliance requirements, including NIST, CIS Controls, Texas Administrative Code 202, DIR and Cyber Command requirements, TX-RAMP, FedRAMP, and SOC 2.

• 5 years of experience working with State Government agencies.
• 3 years of experience coordinating or using vendor-provided support.
• 3 years of experience serving as an Information Security Officer or in an equivalent security leadership role.
• 2 years of experience presenting cybersecurity, risk, or compliance matters to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• 2 years of experience with business continuity, disaster recovery, third-party risk management, and cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID.

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $95.00/hour

• W2 Contract

• Worksite Location: Austin, Tx 78701

• Hybrid

• 6 month contract with opportunity for extension

The Peak Performers difference

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days

• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan

• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement

• We pay weekly through direct deposit

• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
 
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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