Chief Information Security Officer

Novalink Solutions - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Information Technology Security Manager (ITSM) at the Georgia Department of Revenue is responsible for managing the development and delivery of IT security standards, best practices, and systems to ensure information system security across the enterprise. This role involves overseeing the Security Operations Center (SOC) and security analysts, supporting the Compliance team, and interfacing with various departments to enhance the organization's security posture. The ITSM will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and will play a crucial role in establishing a stronger security stance through policy, architecture, and training processes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and enhancements to existing security solutions.
• Creating and maintaining the department's security architecture design.
• Working with the InfoSec Compliance team to create and maintain the department's Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Implementing processes and methods for auditing and addressing information security standards noncompliance.
• Providing support in maintaining the department's security awareness training program.
• Conducting studies within and outside the organization to ensure compliance with industry and security standards and best practices.
• Managing and participating in the planning and implementation of security administration for all IT projects.
• Evaluating and selecting security applications and systems.
• Making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of changes to work methods and procedures to strengthen security measures.
• Continuing InfoSec's efforts to maintain security documents such as policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures.
• Supervising all investigations into problematic activity and providing ongoing communication with the CISO and InfoSec team.
• Supervising the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology.
• 5 years of Systems and Network Security experience.
• 5 years of IT Security experience.
• 2 years of Management experience.
• 5 years of AWS experience, performing security reviews/security assessments of applications and infrastructure.
• Industry certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Certified Security.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical knowledge of developing and managing information security, disaster recovery, software, and database protection.
• Leadership experience managing multiple, large cross-functional teams or projects and working with senior level management.
• Experience or knowledge in the Motor Vehicle/Tax Industry.