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Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
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Job Title: Security Engineering Manager

Job Requisition ID: 42185

Closing Date: 11/13/2024

Salary: $10,000 -11,000 Monthly

Work Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location: (Hybrid) 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170

Union Position: No

Work Authorization: US work authorization required. No Sponsorship Available. W2 only. Not eligible for OPT/CPT. 

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as the Security Engineering Manager responsible for creating a “Best in Class” Cybersecurity Program for the State of Illinois and lead the departmental efforts in progressing and directing security initiatives throughout the enterprise. 

DoIT security is a NIST based organization using a variety of state-of-the-art tools. 

The successful candidate must possess managerial cybersecurity experience, be highly analytical and professional, communicate effectively, and possess excellent organizational skills. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

Why Work for Illinois?


Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Essential Functions

  • Subject to management approval, serves as the Security Engineering Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT).
  • Serves as technical resource for division and agency initiatives related to security engineering.
  • Plans, develops, and implements sensitive and highly confidential security standards and policies across multiple platforms.
  • Serves as full-line supervisor.
  • Supports integration efforts by providing security education, guidance, and consulting on application solutions, services, and standards.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
  • Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.