DSHS TIA Chief Information Security Officer

Salary : $140,352.00 - $157,980.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type : Exempt

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2025-00375

Department : Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division : TIA

Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific

Description

The Technology Innovation Administration (TIA) within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join an amazingly talented and highly collaborative team.

In this role as a CISO, you will oversee and be responsible for the overall DSHS IT Security Program, which also includes the agency Disaster Recovery (DR) Program of DSHS. You will report to the DSHS Chief Technology Innovation Officer and build a modern and comprehensive IT Security program. You will manage all aspects of the IT Security Program within DSHS and with your staff of over 30 IT Security professionals, managers, and supervisors, you will help protect an agency of over 18000 employees and the hundreds of thousands of Washington residences we serve.

You will play a critical role in setting expectations for the protection of critical agency information assets, which include applications, databases, systems, equipment, and data. This responsibility also involves evaluating security measures to ensure adequate protection against cybersecurity attacks or other misuse or loss. You will collaborate with agency and IT leadership, serving as a key member of the Chief Technology Innovation Officer's leadership team, and participate in organizational and work structure discussions for the Technology Innovation Administration.

Some of what you will do

• Develop, interpret, and apply state, federal, and judicial mandates for statewide programs that support IT Security.
• Ensure the IT Security program documentation is in alignment with all state and federal rules and regulations and best practices.
• Ensure the IT Security Disaster Recovery program documentation is in alignment with all state and federal rules and regulations and best practices.
• Develop and implement the IT Security program and IT Security Disaster Recovery program policies, standards, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure regular and routine monitoring, auditing, and compliance reviews are scheduled, conducted, and documented to safeguard agency data, information,- and systems.
• Ensure that DSHS has adequate and tested disaster recovery plans for systems containing HIPAA information and mission-critical DSHS systems and technology functions in support of the agency business continuity plans.
• Ensure continuous process improvement for the management and support of the agency IT Security program policies, processes, and procedures.
• Identify and report key performance metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the IT Security program.
• Consult and in some cases direct all contracts associated with the IT Security program and IT Security Disaster Recovery program.
• Coordinate agency IT Security audits and corrective action plans and this includes internal audits, state audits, federal audits, and security testing.
• Establish and administer vulnerability assessment and monitoring activities.

We're looking for someone who understands that, in today's budget environment, this will be challenging, but full of opportunities to build, rebuild, and strengthen our organization, programs, and processes to better serve Washington residents and our dedicated staff. To succeed, you should have experience and vision for transitioning to a zero-trust architecture, implementing threat detection, alerts, and monitoring, and a passion for growing an IT Security team of experts in these areas.

The ideal applicant will have a drive and determination to help transform our organization by ensuring our technology is modern, secure, and mature. That drive and determination will combine with a commitment to see changes through and support DSHS into the future.

If this is your area of expertise and interest, come partner with us in doing this meaningful and critical work. We encourage you to apply!

Who should apply?

Applicants should have education and experience in IT Security and leadership to be successful in this executive-level role.

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To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following :

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? If you have questions about job number 00375 contact email at .

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity / expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

Salary : $140,352 - $157,980