Information Security & Audit Compliance Manager (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR Option 3)

Essential Functions

35% Subject to management approval, serves as the Information Security & Audit Compliance Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology, supporting the Department of Human Services (DoIT/DHS):

• Manages the Department of Human Services (DHS) state-wide information system security process.
• Administers security policies, programs and initiatives aligning them with the business objectives of DoIT/DHS.
• Confers with the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) to coordinate state-wide security policy implementation in alignment with enterprise security architecture, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Cyber Security Framework (CSF), Rick Management Framework (RMF) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) Standards. 
• Develops DoIT/DHS Information Security Policies, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery best practices and processes as defined by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) standards.
• Manages processes for responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and similar requests from DHS management. 

25% Serves as full-line supervisor:

• Assigns and reviews work.
• Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
• Counsels staff regarding work performance.
• Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives.
• Approves time off.
• Adjusts first level grievances.
• Effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and including discharge.
• Prepares and signs performance evaluations.
• Determines and recommends staffing needs.

15% Oversees internal and external audit and compliance processes related to DoIT/DHS information systems:

• Independently or through subordinate staff, interfaces with other state and federal agencies regarding audits, data sharing agreements, and other information security-related issues.  

10% Independently and through subordinate staff, ensures correct application of processes used to approve or deny user requests for DoIT/DHS-specific information systems access:  

• Resolves disputes with requesting staff in the event requests are denied or modified through the approval process.

10% Develops, implements and monitors information system security controls for system access across IDHS in accordance with DHS, DoIT, and other state/federal requirements:

• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by attending training, conferences, and seminars. 

5% Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college preferably with coursework in computer science, management information systems, information technology or related fields.
2. Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in Information Technology Audits and Security.
3. Requires three (3) years of experience supervising a team of IT professionals

Preferred Qualifications

1. Four (4) years of professional experience working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Cyber Security Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) framework.
2. Four (4) years of professional experience with Information Security Policies, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery best practices, processes as defined by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), and/or similar standards.
3. Four (4) years of professional experience managing an IT system security program for a public or private organization.
4. Four (4) years of professional experience developing information system security policies and procedures for a large public or private organization.
5. Four (4) years of professional experience working with internal and external information technology audits for a public or private organization.
6. Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
7. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
8. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
9. Certification in one or more of the following: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP – ISC (2)); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM - ISACA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA – ISACA); Certified Business Continuity Professional (BCP – DRI International); Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification (CGRC – ISC (2)); Certified Risk and Information Systems Control.

Employment Conditions

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. 

1. Requires the ability to verify identity.
2. Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
3. Requires ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check. 
4. Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
5. Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
6. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties. 
7. Requires ability to lift and carry objects 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. 
8. Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
9. Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.

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