IT Security & Compliance Administrator II (DoIT #10117491+)

$34.05 - $54.48 Hourly

$70,826 - $113,321 Annually

This position is a Pay Band IE

Posting Details

The Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) has the essential role and responsibility for the State of New Mexico (SoNM) Information Technology (IT) security program in coordination with state agencies. Federal oversight requires state agencies to perform procedures necessary to ensure the security of information systems and federal data sets are protected from cyberattacks.
To maintain an adequate security posture by developing appropriate IT security policies, standards, and procedures with periodic updates to accurately reflect ever changing technology, legislative and user needs.

This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Why does the job exist?

The position will assist in oversight of technical, physical, and administration security of information systems. Will implement robust cybersecurity compliance strategies that proactively address regulatory requirements while identifying potential compliance issues. Responsible for introducing and developing new technologies, and processes, as well as improving existing processes.
The position will ensure our services, vendors, and all stakeholders meet applicable legal, safety, and quality standards. The Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) performs critical cybersecurity duties, including IT risk management, threat assessment incident mitigation and response compliance and users awareness

How does it get done?

The position will perform audits to establish, implement, and enforce enterprise security standards and policies. Will monitor all systems for information security abnormalities and conduct investigations in addressing them. Collaborates with third party security agencies or companies in performing security assessments. Assist and support in writing and reviewing cybersecurity policies, addressing policy requirements, security procedures information systems security plans incident response plans disaster recovery plans configuration

Who are the customers?

State of New Mexico agencies, K-12 Public Schools and Higher Educational Institutions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the position should possess the following qualifications:
Experience in IT security, incident response strategies, NIST 800-53, information technology governance, information security policies, standards, and industry best practices, compliance frameworks for information security, scoping, conducting audits, risk assessments, and documenting results.
Will need to have strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build trusting relationships within the office, SoNM agencies and with external partners. Be able to effectively communicate and coordinate cybersecurity policies and procedures at all levels both orally and in writing; work independently and in a team environment

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in IT security or compliance validation (e.g. HIPAA, PCI). Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A certificate in IT security/forensics (e.g. CISSP, CEH, CCFP, CCSP, HCISPP, SSCP) or regulated compliance (e.g. PCIP, ASV, ISA, QSA) can be used to substitute one year of experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain current ID or Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Natisha Montoya (505) 490-7236. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.