Information Security Officer

Title: Information Security Officer

State Role Title: Information Security Officer

Hiring Range: Up to $120,000, Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Lead the development and implementation of information security policies, standards, and procedures for the Commonwealth
• Oversee security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response activities
• Develop and manage the information security budget and resource allocation
• Coordinate with agency leadership to align security initiatives with organizational objectives
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including NIST, FISMA, and VA-specific security requirements
• Provide security guidance and expertise to IT projects across state agencies
• Lead security awareness training programs for state employees
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local partners on cybersecurity initiatives
• Manage security operations including monitoring, detection, and response
• Report security metrics and program status to executive leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Thorough knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise security solutions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to information security
• Experience with security incident response and management

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification
• Experience working in government or public sector environments
• Knowledge of Virginia state government IT infrastructure and processes
• Experience with cloud security in government environments

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.