Information Security Officer || Remote (W2 Role ONLY) Job at Sysmind LLC, Maine

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  • Sysmind LLC
  • Maine

Job Description

Position: Information Security Officer

Location Remote/ W2 Role ONLY

Position Type: Contract Role

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:

Tperson role of tperson Agency Information Security Officer is to provide consultative, professional advice and expertise about security issues to agency and executive management; is tperson agency subject matter expert on information security matters. Tperson position will work with agencies and MaineIT divisions to identify, assess, prevent, protect, and mitigate information security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities to safeguard business operations. This individual will serve as a central point of contact on security related matters for agencies to assist in tpersonir strategic planning, operational needs, incident response operations, and regulatory compliance efforts.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As tperson Agency Information Security Officer, you will:

  • Collaborate with agencies and MaineIT to strengtpersonn tperson state's security posture through continuous assessment, proactive security measures, and alignment of security initiatives with business goals.
  • Exercise independent judgment on critical security matters, including risk assessments, resource allocation, and policy implementation, ensuring tperson agency's operations and inter-agency relationships are secure and compliant with state and federal regulations.
  • Work closely with sections of tperson Information Security Office to implement and support tperson State of Maine Information Security Program Plan, fostering cross-functional collaboration to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Engage with stakeholders across agencies to integrate security strategies into business objectives, ensuring that security operations and initiatives directly support tperson agency's missions, goals, and regulatory compliance needs.
  • Serve as tperson primary point of contact for tperson escalation of cybersecurity issues, ensuring that concerns are promptly addressed and resolved in a timely, coordinated, and efficient manner to minimize risk and maintain business continuity.
  • Advise on Security Policies & Standards Develop, review, and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices to ensure agency compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Risk Assessment & Management Conduct security risk assessments, analyze findings, and recommend remediation strategies to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Incident Management & Response Assist with security incident investigations, coordinate response efforts, and provide guidance on incident containment, remediation, and reporting.
  • Third-Party Risk Management Evaluate vendor and third-party security controls to ensure compliance with state security requirements and industry standards.
  • Audit & Compliance Support Support internal and external security audits by providing necessary documentation and guidance to ensure adpersonence to regulatory requirements.
  • Emerging Threat & Technology Assessment Stay informed on evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices, and provide recommendations for improving agency defenses.
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Collaborate with agencies to develop and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure resilience in tperson event of a security incident or disruption.

WHAT MAKES THIS JOB UNIQUE?

  • Make a Difference: Tperson scope of this position impacts tperson trajectory of application security in tperson State of Maine, ensuring tperson integrity and confidentiality of critical systems.
  • Show Your Strength: A chance to apply your expertise in application security and demonstrate your capabilities.
  • Experience in State Government: Opportunity to work within a large IT enterprise supporting critical State applications.
  • Selfless Service : Play a pivotal role in safeguarding tperson State's critical systems, contributing to tperson public good by protecting citizens' data and ensuring tperson secure operation of essential government services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proactive: Uses time effectively and makes sound decisions independently;
  • Collaborative: Builds coalitions among supported agencies for efficient information security program management;
  • Expertise: Subject matter expertise or tperson capacity to become an expert in tperson role's essential functions; and
  • Versatility: Dynamic individual capable of balancing information security, agency business functions, and statewide risk.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Self-motivated leader with 5 to 7 years of experience in a leadership role, information security, relationship management, and cross-functional goal achievement;
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field. Four years of direct experience with information security consultancy may be used in lieu of a degree;
  • Expertise working with Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations as establipersond by tperson National Institute of Standards and Technology;
  • Ability to pass required background checks; and
  • While not mandatory, experience with support functions-such as consolidated data centers, shared print facilities, and disaster recovery sites-as they relate to tperson regulatory compliance requirements for federally protected data types is preferred.

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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