Director of Security Lottery Division

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• PERAretirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans

• MedicalDental andVisioninsurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts(FSAs)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorados Work-LifeEmployment Discount Program

The Colorado Lottery is a division of the Colorado Department of Revenue dedicated to maximizing proceeds from Lottery game sales to support Colorado beneficiaries. Headquartered in Pueblo with satellite offices in Denver Fort Collins and Grand Junction the Lottery operates through Administration Sales Marketing Security & Investigations Fiscal Operations and Development.

TheDirector of Securityleads the Colorado Lotterys Security & Investigations unit and is responsible for protecting the physical and logical security integrity and regulatory compliance of Lottery operations. This position provides leadership and oversight for cybersecurity criminal investigations and compliance retailer licensing background investigations warehouse operations and security-related vendor and contract management.

Primary duties include:

• Provides leadership management and oversight of the Security & Investigations unit including Cybersecurity Criminal Investigations & Compliance Licensing and Warehouse operations.
• Exercises delegated appointing authority and oversees employee performance staffing hiring operational planning performance standards and resolution of employee matters.
• Develops and implements security policies standards procedures operational plans and performance measures in support of the Lotterys strategic objectives.
• Oversees criminal investigations retailer compliance activities licensing operations background investigations and enforcement of applicable laws rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Directs the Lotterys physical and logical security strategy including security of Lottery gaming systems facilities surveillance system access and vendor operations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable security requirements and oversees preparation for security-related audits including resolution of audit findings.
• Works with cybersecurity staff and internal and external partners to identify and respond to physical and cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities and security breaches.
• Serves as a liaison with law enforcement agencies judicial districts the Attorney Generals Office vendors and other external partners on security investigative and regulatory matters.
• Oversees security-related vendors contracts purchase orders and services including management of the Lotterys statewide Scratch Ticket courier contract.
• Advises Lottery senior leadership on significant security investigative licensing compliance operational and vendor-related matters and recommends appropriate courses of action

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1A4XX Program Management III

Minimum Qualifications:

Ten (10) years professional experience in Cybersecurity Information Security Information Technology or a closely related field. Within the ten (10) years of required experience the following must be include:

• Five (5) years of professional experience in cybersecurity leadership experience and managing or supervising a team of six or more employees.

• Five (5) years of professional experience in cybersecurity leadership experience and managing or supervising a team of six or more employees.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript certification or other relevant materials candidates may redact information that identifies their age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

• CISSP certification is preferred but not required
• Previous knowledge and experience in designing and architecting information technology and security controls across complex and diverse networks applications and infrastructures is strongly preferred.
• Technical aptitude critical thinking skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex information security problems ability to observe security risks and weaknesses and provide security recommendations to respective project and delivery teams.
• Ability to translate technical risk issues to business leaders and upper management.
• Ability to design and incorporate security designs in environments undergoing general IT transitions / upgrades.
• Understanding of the current information security and IT risk management solutions market and vendor options across broad security domains.
• Working knowledge of application security controls common threats and the cost-effective implementation of mitigating controls and practices.
• Ability to think strategically exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills are strongly preferred.
• Understanding of information risk management frameworks regulations data protection guidelines and standards.

• Applicants must also undergo a conflict-of-interest assessment to determine compliance with the provisions of C.R.S.and must remain in compliance with C.R.S.for the duration of their employment with the Colorado Lottery.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays if needed and be able to go on overnight travel
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Must possess and maintain a Colorado drivers license
• Applicants and immediate family members must comply with restrictions on game play
• Applicants and immediate family members must ensure compliance with appropriate Lottery laws and rules including conflicts of interest.

Conditions of Employment with theCDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty integrity and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to theUniversal Driving Standards Policy any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application.

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• Recommended attachments: Resume Cover letter

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job including part-time temporary and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Information must be accurate including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

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The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox .

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

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Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However at the discretion of the appointing authority the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series.