Security Operations Center Director Information Technology Executive 3
Security Operations Center Director Information Technology Executive 3
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$ 112450 - 167179
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in playing a key role in mitigating cyber risks across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The Enterprise Information Security Office is seeking an experienced IT professional with a proven track record of maintaining the security of digital infrastructures. This position allows you to showcase your expertise as you analyze and interpret complex information as well as logically troubleshoot discrepancies. If you are a strategic handson leader interested in taking our cybersecurity posture to the next level we need you on our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Security Operations Center Director you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Security Operations Center (SOC) ensuring that the Commonwealths digital assets networks and information systems are safeguarded against both current and emerging cyber threats. Work involves developing and implementing proactive security strategies managing a team of cybersecurity professionals and coordinating efforts to detect analyze and respond to security incidents. This position allows you to apply your extensive working knowledge to ensure the Commonwealth adheres to industry best practices regulatory requirements and internal security policies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement to stay ahead of evolving cyber risks. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other IT professionals and security teams to identify critical focus areas including improving incident response times reducing false positives and enhancing threat detection capabilities. Additional responsibilities include:
- Providing training and mentorship opportunities
- Establishing SCO goals and priorities
- Reviewing performance metrics incident reports and other key indicators
- Monitoring staffing to support the teams capabilities
- Developing incident response plans and standard procedures
- Serving as primary contact between the SOC team internal stakeholders and external parties such as vendors clients or regulatory bodies
Apply today to put your skills to the test as you analyze complex digital data to identify critical information and formulate solutions!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with a 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 2 days per week. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Twelve years of professional information technology experience; or
- Eight years of professional information technology experience and a bachelors degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification
- CIH (Certified Incident Handler) certification
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
