IT Security Manager

Title: IT Security Manager

State Role Title:Info Technology Manager I

Hiring Range: $115724 - $146323

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location:Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the IT Security Manager in the Directors Office.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

This position is for an IT Security Manager for DMAS. This role is a high-impact senior leader responsible for establishing and executing the strategic vision for the organizations information security program. Reporting directly to the agencys Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) this role serves as a trusted advisor to the agency CISO leadership and often acts as a proxy for the CISO in their absence. This role provides hands-on leadership across governance risk management compliance and artificial intelligence (AI) security operations data governance and data privacy.

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic security roadmaps aligned with agency priorities and VITA standards.

Security Operations Oversight: Manage day-to-day security functions which may include leading incident response teams. Oversee the Security Operations (i.e. Security Awareness Training VITA Archer etc.) and the Security governance teams are driving automation to enhance threat response operation and maintenance functions

Governance Risk Management & Compliance: Provide governance conduct high-level risk reviews manage audits and ensure strict compliance with relevant federal and state regulations as it pertains to Data Governance Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence governance. Such as but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH and VITA Standards.

Security Engineering: Participates in the solutioning ensuring Projects meet all Security requirements. Participates in the acquisition of new technologies deployment and maintenance of critical security technologies including SIEM and vulnerability management systems.

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration: Manage team leads within the DMAS Security and Risk Management division Mentor and develop team members foster cross-functional relationships with other State Agency IT leaders Third-party vendors and entities such as Commonwealth Security and Risk Management (CSRM) to mature agency security capabilities and posture.

Reporting & Metrics: Establish and report on cyber risk and compliance metrics for executive and operational audiences to demonstrate the effectiveness of the security program.

The business needs of the position have in-office requirements to include but are not limited to attending the in-person training and/or meetings and collaboration with DMAS stakeholders.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond VA area visit: Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values service collaboration trust problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are Become who you want to be That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Extensive experience directing all staff assigned programs and operations.

Experience and/or knowledge with the Medicaid Enterprise Security Architecture.

Considerable technical knowledge across networking systems applications identity and Artificial Intelligence.

Considerable knowledge of identity management and artificial intelligence.

Considerable experience with the current cyber threat landscape.

Considerable experience implementing security strategies in complex environments.

Extensive experience and/or knowledge implementing security strategies in complex environments.

Considerable experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.

Considerable experience interpreting and applying federal state laws/regulations.

Experience meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Extensive experience managing Information Technology staff/teams.

Considerable experience understanding information security principles practices and technologies.

Considerable experience in project management methodologies.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Extensive experience in information security leadership.

Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide incident response efforts.

Experience and success in a Health or similar organization.

Considerable experience in managing vendor relationships and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Considerable experience leading either a Security Operations or a Security Governance Risk and Compliance team.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the EVerify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures to include the Commonwealths Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.

Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check Education Checks if applicable Work History Verification with references.

This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed faxed emailed or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter use this link: or call DARS at or DBVI at

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.