Cybersecurity Officer (CISO)

Description

LEG-TECH is the nonpartisan technology solutions provider to the Washington State Legislature. Our mission is to provide secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions with exceptional customer service. We incorporate our values of Respect, Business Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, and Integrity at every level. Our work is engaging and rewarding, and you'll work with a talented team dedicated to continuous improvement in delivering great products and services!

We are based in Olympia, Washington, on the beautiful Capitol Campus. The 486-acre campus includes the Legislative Building and other historic structures, as well as popular parks and trails with views of Capitol Lake, Budd Inlet, and the Olympic Mountains.

LEG-TECH offers a forward-thinking environment that keeps pace with technological and business advances and encourages professional growth through training and project opportunities. Our inclusive working environment supports diversity through equitable policy and practice. This is a great place to grow your career!

Duties

• Lead, build, and sustain a cybersecurity program to ensure legislative technology and business services continue uninterrupted.

• Ensure the organization has sound capabilities to detect, identify, and respond to cyber threats, including incident response and recovery capabilities.

• Update and improve existing cybersecurity policies, practices, and processes.

• Implement a cross-functional governance framework to have business stakeholders, IT, and cybersecurity collaborate on solutions.
• Provide formal and informal strategic guidance to agency leadership and business leaders on cybersecurity and risk issues.
• Development and management of a cybersecurity roadmap and future direction of the team and technology that is closely mapped to LEG-TECH strategy and overall technology initiatives and roadmaps.
• Facilitate a metrics and reporting framework to measure risk, efficiency, and effectiveness of the cybersecurity program.
• Facilitate and represent the legislature in cybersecurity audit and reporting functions; if necessary, implement and monitor corrective actions to ensure ongoing program improvement.
• Develop and deliver a targeted cybersecurity training awareness program for all legislative staff and members.
• Design effective cybersecurity solutions that balance people, processes, and technology.
• Embed and foster cyber and risk judgment across the IT and business organizations.
• Work with managers and portfolio owners to develop, propose, and implement projects with cybersecurity goals and technologies.
• Empower business units to own and accept the level of risk they deem appropriate.
• Manage two full-time cybersecurity engineers to ensure sharing of knowledge and continued professional growth.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity or information technology.
• Five years of direct management experience in a cybersecurity or technology role
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• An industry-standard certification such as CISM or CISSP.
• Working knowledge of contemporary cybersecurity and technology trends and concepts.
• Working knowledge of information security, risk management, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks and strategies (e.g., ISO, NIST, Essential 8, etc.).
• Collaborative spirit with strong leadership skills and experience supporting healthy teams.
• Thoughtful and self-aware, adept at asking questions and listening to understand.
• Ability to present technical and complex information to varying audiences verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector work experience is preferred but not required.
• A strong business acumen that includes fiscal insight, risk management, and critical thinking.
• Experience using a coaching and training leadership approach.

Other Requirements and Information

• Applicants must be a resident of Washington State or willing to relocate.
• This is a hybrid work position in Washington State. While a “remote-first” work approach is embraced, a coordinated on-site presence may be necessary.
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required during the legislative session and special sessions, for pre-session preparations, and during anticipated workload surges.

Supplemental Information

The salary range for this position is $153,132 - $201,564 annually. The initial salary will be based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

LEG-TECH offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; eleven paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; and tuition reimbursement.

If you’re interested, please submit the following in PDF format to personnel@legtech.leg.wa.gov:

• A one-page letter of interest describing your qualifications for the position.
• A current résumé detailing your education and experience, including employers' names, employment length, position titles, and scope of responsibilities.

You are welcome to include your preferred pronoun in your application materials to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the process. If you need reasonable accommodation for the application process or information in an alternative format, please email personnel@legtech.leg.wa.gov.

LEG-TECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the state we serve.