DTI Chief Security Officer

The CSO position requires a visionary leader with sound knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of cybersecurity technologies covering the state network as well as the broader digital ecosystem.

The CSO is responsible for establishing and maintaining the state information security program to ensure that data and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure and processes are protected from unauthorized access or intrusion.

• Manage disaster recovery, business continuity and cyber incident recovery programs.
• Proactively working with business units and agency partners to implement practices that meet state policies and standards.
• Develop and enforce statewide security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures across all three branches of Government, including K12 Education.
• Establish a security strategic plan to protect the State’s information assets whether internally or externally hosted. 
• Manage risk and response in connection with cyber or physical security incidents, business continuity, IT disaster recovery, data privacy, safety, intellectual property, and data confidentiality. 
• Maintain an enterprise-wide security education and awareness program for all state organizations and members of the public.
• Serve as an expert advisor to senior leadership to increase the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of State of Delaware information assets. 
• Ensure that information systems are maintained in a fully functional and secure mode that is compliant with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.  Establish strong working relationships with all levels of state government and key partners.  Uses collaboration and consensus building skills to accomplish duties.  Articulates and illustrates the impact of cybersecurity to key partners and stakeholders.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, engineering or related subject required.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in information security. 
• 7+ years of leadership experience for a group of at least 5 employees/contractors in an IT environment characterized by multiple processing platforms and 24x7 operational support requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of intrusion detection systems, firewalls, vulnerability scanners and assessment tools.
• Experience with enterprise-wide planning, testing, auditing, risk analysis, contingency planning including: TCP/IP firewalls, VPN's and other security devices and information management tools. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate information security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences at various hierarchical levels, ranging from senior leadership to technical specialists.
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and demonstrate sound judgment and discretion. 

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in E-Verify. DTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Ongoing Application Review