Technical Director

Foxhole Technology

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in IT, computer science, or related field preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive IT/Cyber experience
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM required
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to make informed decisions under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Lead cybersecurity team for a state agency
  • Develop a cybersecurity risk management program based on NIST standards
  • Manage ongoing security risk activities to identify and mitigate risks
  • Establish operating procedures and communication protocols
  • Create a Security Program that fulfills external compliance requirements
  • Oversee assessment and compliance reporting for service assets
  • Collaborate with leadership using industry best practices and emerging technologies

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunity to lead a state agency's cybersecurity efforts
  • Chance to shape and develop cutting-edge security practices
  • Engagement with leadership in technology and compliance initiatives
  • Involvement in continuous improvement of security risk management programs
Full Job Description
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Clearance: Background Check

Start Date: Based on Contract Award

We are seeking a Technical Director to lead a cybersecurity team in support of a state agency. The Technical Director has overall accountability for delivery of cybersecurity requirements, technology planning, optimization, service evolution and innovation of services.

The Technical Director will:
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for DIR concerning Security architecture, scaling, performance and Incident management of DIR's and Successful Respondent's technology.
  • Develop and operate an overall cybersecurity risk management program based off the latest revision of NIST standards that integrates with the Shared Services' Risk Program(s) for DIR's approval.
  • Develop and leverage a Risk Management process to manage on-going Security Risk Management activities for the identification, analysis, quantification, management, and reduction of security risks in the DIR Shared Services environment.
  • Establish operating procedures, protocols and coordination/communication mechanisms
  • Establish an on-going Security Program that meets the external requirements according to security policies, contractual requirements, legislative requirements
  • Oversee the production of an assessment and compliance report for all service assets that includes any identified vulnerabilities from continuous monitoring, threat hunting, and notable searches.
  • Collaborate with leadership while using industry security best practices to provide ongoing insight and alignment of emerging technologies consistent within program and governmental security requirements.

Minimum requirements:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, or a degree in a related field is preferred
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience of progressive IT/Cyber experience.
  • Possess applicable industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
  • Must be able to pass a background check


Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

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