Description

The Department of Revenue Information Services (IS) division currently has a unique and amazing opportunity for an IT Security - Senior/Specialist in Tumwater, WA. This IS Security Supervisor will be focused on coordinating IS Security staff’s day to day operations and promotes the Department of Revenue’s mission by advocating for security initiatives, help to mature existing practices, while referencing the IS Security Program and roadmap.

Please Note: This position has the flexibility to work remotely part-time, however the duty station is in Tumwater, Washington and the successful candidate must agree to travel to the office for key scheduled meetings or as operational needs dictate. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency’s goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional workplace of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.

This position is open until filled, however the first review of applications will be on July 20, 2022, therefore it is to the candidates' best interest to apply early.

Duties

This position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and contributes to the mission of the organization by detecting, assessing, and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities to DOR's enterprise systems used by agency staff and external customers to sustain public trust in the agency's information system.

The IS Security Supervisor will be focused IS Security staff’s day to day operations including evaluating staff performance, reviewing employee schedules and leave requests, assigning operations and work tasks, coordinating existing software procurement renewals, coordinating purchase of new security tools, policy/procedure review and recommendations.

Some specific responsibilities of the IS Security Supervisor are:

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  Serving as a Supervisor for the Department of Revenue in the specialty area of Information Technology Security.
• Leading security resources to IS security operations and project tasks, ensuring assignments are completed on time.
• Working closely with Security Operations to identify incidents through proactive monitoring.
• Providing status reports to the CISO and CIO/Deputy CIO during significant security incidents.
• Coordinating scheduling, recommending approval of staff schedules to the CISO, approving leave requests, and resolving resource conflicts.
• Responding and coordinating incident response for significant security events (incident notifications may occur outside normal business hours and on weekends and holidays).
• Leading post-incident discussions to refine and improving the agency incident response program.
• Coordinating annual security software and license renewals, new security technology acquisitions, major end of life dates for releases, and tracking budget projections.
• Leading, and assigning resources for periodic regulatory assessments and internal audit exercises.
• Filling in for CISO role if acting CISO is unavailable.

The top candidate for this opportunity will be highly ethical, with proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate with varied audiences and demonstrate strong analytical skills, in addition to the following qualifications:

Qualifications

Please ensure that your work experience and letter of interest address the following:

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  An Associates Degree or higher from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent.
• Two years documented experience in a supervisory position within Information Systems, and three additional years working specifically in an IT/IS Security role.
• A professional security certification, such as CISSP, CISM, or Security leadership, from a non-vendor specific industry recognized organization such as ISC2, ISACA, or the SANS institute.
• Knowledge of standard security frameworks such as NIST, Federal regulatory compliance, and Incident Response Plans.
  

To be considered

• Complete your online application in detail, as it will be used as your initial resume.
• Attach a cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position.
• Include at least three (3) professional references that can speak to your experience as it relates to enterprise level information technology.

Questions?

Hello, my name is Lance, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.

Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704-5725.

Supplemental Information

Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. Please reach out to the HR Office at DORHRMedical@DOR.WA.GOV if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

At Revenue, we put employee safety first and foremost. This is why we will use every resource possible to ensure this hiring process stays within the current guidelines related to COVID-19. If selected to move forward, please be aware interviews will be conducted virtually using a webcam teleconferencing method.

The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position has been designated as having access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In order to access this information, you will need to:

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  Comply with the FTI background check requirements consisting of:
  • FBI National background check (fingerprinting required).

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.

If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.