Information Security Officer

The Children's Division is seeking professional candidates for our Information Security Officer position. This position will be based in Jefferson City, MO.

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self‑sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

• Serve as the as the Division Information Security Officer responsible for the implementation of security related regulations, policies, and procedures. Work in close contact with the Department Information Security Officer to address issues specific to Children's Division, interpret security related regulations, and assist in maintaining departmental security efforts.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of divisional security policies and procedures. Respond to security compliance questions from department and division staff, contractors, outside organizations, etc.
• Serve as the Division Information Security Officer and will be responsible for monitoring and addressing system security issues. Work with system vendors to monitor and mitigate security vulnerabilities through security risk assessments. Ensure that security policies are followed and approve or deny access and ensure that data sharing agreements are in place before data is shared with outside entities and assist in the provisioning and de‑provisioning of user accounts.
• Serve as Automated Data Processing (ADP) Security Officer Liaison as well as assist with development and implementation of fiscal agent and departmental security policies and procedures. Participate in administrative, physical and technical security reviews for the division and prepare security risk assessment documents. Responsible for coordinating responses to system and security audit requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and Four or more years of professional or technical experience providing social services; or conducting investigations or audits of social service providers, recipients, and/or applicants.

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the stated experience.)

(A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the stated experience.)

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for deficiencies in the stated college education.)

• Knowledge of Children’s Division
• Basic understanding of user account management, 1AM concepts and security principles.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365 Suite, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with data security principles
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and ethics in handling sensitive client and employee data.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, process oriented and a willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and customer service skills, especially in a public service setting

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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