INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPLIANCE MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
Job Requisition ID: 50793 IPR#25-00086
Closing Date: 10/29/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager V
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,519 Monthly; Full Range: $6,519 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
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Position Overview
This position is accountable for directing and coordinating the research and planning of detailed reviews of Information Technology (IT) systems and applications to ensure security and compliance with department, state, and federal regulations. The incumbent is responsible for creating and implementing IT policies and procedures based on best practices and legal requirements. This position provides support for compliance strategy development in collaboration with IT leadership and internal audits as they pertain to IT projects.
Essential Functions
- Researches, plans, and implements detailed reviews of IT systems and applications to ensure data is secure and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Obtains and maintains a working knowledge of IT project policies and processes that help BIP meet audit control measures and quality assurance.
- Supports IT project managers who are working with internal auditor questions and maintains a working knowledge of the Internal Audit Plan and Control documents.
- Coordinates interdependent work during the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Information Systems Contingency Planning (ISCP) processes.
- Participates in risk assessments to help identify gaps and potential security threats as well as prioritizes applications and systems for departmental compliance.
- Reviews and maintains documentation from vendors for their SOC2 reporting as well as reports required from service level agreements (SLAs). Develops and submits all SOC2 department reviews in coordination with key BIP staff.
- Audits IT systems to ensure they are compliant with regulations and develops policies and procedures for maintaining information security compliance.
- Develops and conducts employee training on compliance policies to ensure department staff are informed of their responsibilities.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Business Management plus three years of experience with developing policy, IT project auditing, and ensuring compliance of IT systems and applications OR Eleven years of experience with developing policy, IT project auditing, and ensuring compliance of IT systems and applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience with the ability to plan and direct efforts of employees for efficient accomplishment of program objectives
- Applied knowledge of IT risk management
- Strong understanding of process controls for audit compliance and quality assurance
- Working knowledge of concepts and techniques to effectively manage people, tasks, and programs
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative and technical program requirements
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the public
- Proven ability to work with others to establish goals, objectives, and action plans
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Information Technology Compliance Manager.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Work Office: Office of Finance & Administration, Bureau of Information Processing
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation
NOTICE: Please note that this position is one of many IDOT positions that has been identified as one that is properly a Personnel Code-covered role. This change does not affect the union status, listed duties, job responsibilities, or working title of Technical Manager V , but does provide the position with additional job protections not previously available. This position will change from the Technical Manager V classification to Transportation Information Systems Analyst III option A in the near future as part of the completion of this ongoing administrative alignment project.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield