Title: Information Security Officer #00111 (State Employee only)

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $145,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: State Council of Higher Educ

Location: State Council of Higher Educ

Agency Website: https://www.schev.edu/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

About the Position

The Information Security Officer (ISO) serves as SCHEV's senior authority on information security, technology governance, and compliance with statewide IT standards. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of SCHEV's systems, applications, networks, and data. The ISO ensures agency-wide alignment with Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) information security and technology policies, oversees the security components of application design, and manages agency participation in mandatory audits and risk assessments.

The ISO leads incident response activities, conducts business impact analyses and system sensitivity assessments, and coordinates corrective action plans for audit findings. The position administers account lifecycle security, monitors risk associated with software requests, and ensures agency staff receive ongoing cybersecurity awareness and training.
In addition to serving as the chief security officer, the ISO also functions as SCHEV's designated Agency Information Technology Resource (AITR). In this role, the ISO leads IT strategic planning, manages SCHEV's technology investment portfolio, evaluates and coordinates IT procurements, oversees contractor and VITA-related billing, ensures compliance with statewide standards, and facilitates communication between VITA, vendors, and agency leadership. The ISO develops IT policies and continuity planning components, coordinates telecommunications services, and ensures agency technology systems and investments support SCHEV's mission, strategic plan, operational requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Through these responsibilities, the ISO ensures SCHEV maintains a resilient, secure, compliant, and efficient technology environment aligned with the needs of the agency and the Commonwealth.

Minimum Qualifications
• Extensive understanding of information technology, including systems, networks, databases, telecommunications, storage systems, and practical applications that support agency operations.
• Experience in IT operations, IT security, and/or VITA relationship management.
• Knowledge of practices and tools for the effective planning, control and management of information systems technology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative and creative business solutions to changes in integrated systems technology and software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information systems management practices, security controls, and tools for the planning, management, and oversight of information technology systems.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to develop, manage, and use diverse technologies; provide technical and business support to staff; and deliver program training to diverse stakeholders of varying levels of technical expertise.
• Knowledge of and experience with information systems technology and database management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with agency users, leadership, and external partners.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to promote innovation, teamwork/consensus-building, and provide customer service to diverse professionals and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively.

Additional Considerations
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages or complex computer operations.
• A work history demonstrating considerable information systems management experience within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Budget experience demonstrating the ability to monitor and track program budget expenditures and procurement activities.
• Certification as a VITA Certified Information Security Officer.
• Experience coordinating with external IT service providers, including VITA, hosting providers, and contractors.
• Experience developing IT strategic plans, continuity plans, or security program components.
• Experience conducting or supporting IT audits, risk assessments, incident response, and business impact analyses.

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.

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State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Applications should include complete work history and periods of unemployment if applicable.
Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to [redacted]. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. You may apply for this position at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov . Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

SCHEV values honesty, quality, diversity, inclusion, growth-orientation, personal well-being, equity, transparency, and accountability.

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon



Email: [email protected]

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.