Information Security Officer
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Job Description
This is a hybrid role; only local candidates will be considered.
The Information Security Officer will support the Office of Court Administration (OCA). This senior-level role provides leadership and strategic direction for the agency’s information security, risk management, governance, and compliance programs. The Information Security Officer will develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide security policies, standards, controls, risk assessments, and security strategies. The role ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards while protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency information assets. Serving as the agency’s principal information security advisor, the Information Security Officer will collaborate with agency leadership, courts, business units, and technology teams to manage risk and support organizational objectives. The position operates under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making authority.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for the agency’s information security, risk management, governance, and compliance programs.
- Develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and controls.
- Plan and conduct security risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews, and oversee remediation activities.
- Develop and maintain security strategies that align with organizational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards, including Texas Administrative Code 202 and DIR and Cyber Command security requirements.
- Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency information assets.
- Serve as the agency’s principal information security advisor.
- Collaborate with agency leadership, courts, business units, and technology teams to identify and manage risk.
- Lead security initiatives, projects, and cross-functional teams, and present recommendations to management.
- Evaluate alternative solutions and approaches to security problems using sound logic and independent judgment.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications
- 7 years of experience working in a fast-paced environment 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 such as NIST and CIS Controls, as well as governance and compliance standards such as Texas Administrative Code 202, DIR and Cyber Command security requirements, TX-RAMP, FedRAMP, and SOC 2.
- One or more industry certifications, such as CISSP or CISM.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies or solutions independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of experience working with State Government agencies.
- 3 years of experience coordinating and 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.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Austin, Texas work location.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Work Location and Schedule
Location: Office of Court Administration, 205 W 14th St, Austin, TX 78701.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site and Telework).
Air InfoSec, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
