Information Security Officer

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Information Security Officer to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) information security work providing leadership and strategic direction for the agency's information security, risk management, governance, and compliance programs. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide security policies, standards, controls, risk assessments, and security strategies; ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards; and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency information assets. Serves as the agency's principal information security advisor and works collaboratively with agency leadership, courts, business units, and technology teams to manage risk and support organizational objectives. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making authority.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

7

Required

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

6

Required

Experience in information security, cybersecurity, or information technology.

4

Required

Experience developing, implementing, or administering information security policies, standards, controls, risk management, or compliance programs.

4

Required

Experience leading security initiatives, projects, or cross-functional teams and presenting recommendations to management.

4

Required

Experience conducting security risk assessments, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.

4

Required

Experience with security frameworks such as NIST and CIS Controls as well as governance compliances such as Texas Administrative Code 202, DIR and Cyber Command Security requirements, TX-RAMP, FedRAMP, and SOC2.

5

Preferred

Experience working with State Government agencies

3

Preferred

Experience in coordinating/using vendor provided support.

3

Preferred

Experience serving as an Information Security Officer or equivalent security leadership role.

2

Preferred

Experience presenting cybersecurity, risk, or compliance matters to executive leadership and other stakeholders.

2

Preferred

Experience with business continuity, disaster recovery, third-party risk management, and cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID.

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