Information Security Manager

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV): The Bureau of Motor Vehicles delivers exceptional, customer focused services built on choice, innovation, and genuine care. We strive to be a trusted partner to every Hoosier by investing in our people, fostering growth, and developing future leaders who drive excellence and a strong culture of service. Role Overview: The Information Security Manager leads the agency’s information security initiatives, ensuring the protection of IT infrastructure, data, and business platforms across all locations. This role combines deep expertise in information security with operational leadership, serving as the escalation point for cybersecurity incidents and system outages, and supporting production and incident management functions. The manager partners with agency leaders and stakeholders to align security and operational strategies with business goals. This is an onsite role at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are: Direct efforts for inclusion of information security safeguards during developmental stages of new automated and manual information systems. Provide guidance and direction for the physical protection of information systems assess to other function units. Provide reports to management regarding effectiveness of information security and makes recommendations for the adoption of new procedures. Determine appropriate policy and standards to information and physical security safeguards for the protection of assets and confidentiality of information, such as access authority to, or to dial into, state and visitor policy at data center. Direct the development, testing and implementation of information security management software programs that will monitor the integrity of sensitive application programs, computer operating systems, telecommunications network, and computer hardware. Manage the development, implementation and testing of appropriate security plans and control techniques necessary to protect against errors and omissions, fraudulent access, espionage, sabotage, natural disaster, fire utility failures and related situations in all areas where information technology equipment, communication network and/or personnel are located. Conduct security lectures and training programs. Perform periodic audits to assure security policies and standards are being followed and recommends enhancements where necessary. Manage the development of procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating breaches in security, and along with Indiana State Police, directs the investigation of security breaches. Maintain a continuing review of existing and proposed state and federal legislation and regulatory and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy and keeps management informed of changes. Recruit, select, onboard and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: Broad knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy. Broad knowledge of computer programming languages and the operating system. Ability to develop and maintain information security standards. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of information technologists, including technical support, applications development end users and management. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. A degree is not required. However, at least 11+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr IN Auditor of State