Security Operations Center Director (Information Technology Executive 3)

Are you interested in playing a key role in mitigating cyber risks across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Enterprise Information Security Office is seeking an experienced IT professional with a proven track record of maintaining the security of digital infrastructures. This position allows you to showcase your expertise as you analyze and interpret complex information as well as logically troubleshoot discrepancies. If you are a strategic, hands-on leader interested in taking our cybersecurity posture to the next level, we need you on our team!

As a Security Operations Center Director, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring that the Commonwealth's digital assets, networks, and information systems are safeguarded against both current and emerging cyber threats. Work involves developing and implementing proactive security strategies, managing a team of cybersecurity professionals, and coordinating efforts to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents. This position allows you to apply your extensive working knowledge to ensure the Commonwealth adheres to industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement to stay ahead of evolving cyber risks. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other IT professionals and security teams to identify critical focus areas, including improving incident response times, reducing false positives, and enhancing threat detection capabilities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing training and mentorship opportunities
• Establishing SCO goals and priorities
• Reviewing performance metrics, incident reports, and other key indicators
• Monitoring staffing to support the teams' capabilities
• Developing incident response plans and standard procedures
• Serving as primary contact between the SOC team, internal stakeholders, and external parties such as vendors, clients, or regulatory bodies

Apply today to put your skills to the test as you analyze complex digital data to identify critical information and formulate solutions!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Twelve years of professional information technology experience; or
• Eight years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification
• CIH (Certified Incident Handler) certification

Legal Requirements:

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.