Information Security Officer; PCN

Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Administrative Services, is recruiting for a Systems Programmer 3. No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 23.

This position is located in Juneau. However, this position may be relocated within Alaska with necessary approvals where infrastructure allows.

The Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development (DOLWD) is recruiting for an IT Security Specialist 3 to serve as the Department’s Information Security Officer (ISO) within the Systems Security Group (SSG). Within DOLWD, the ISO functions at the expert level, applying strategic guidance for information systems security and compliance. These range from simple projects and systems with well‑known security implications to large, complex projects involving multiple vendors and numerous regulatory partners.

The ISO is DOLWD’s primary lead for information security and compliance and is responsible for ensuring the Department meets mandatory legal, regulatory, and agreement‑driven security requirements through enforceable security governance, policy, audit readiness, and technical oversight across DOLWD systems. This role requires close coordination with technical and non‑technical staff within DOLWD and with external partners and oversight entities.

DOLWD operates numerous programs that process sensitive information, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Federal Tax Information (FTI), US DOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), Social Security Administration (SSA), Workers’ Compensation (WC), OCSS/NDNH, Treasury Offset Program (TOP), State Wage Interchange System (SWIS), Wage & Hour, Occupational Safety & Health, Wagner‑Peyser, Adult Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), FERPA, CJIS, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, NACHA, and others.

Our goal is to maintain security and confidentiality of all programs in our Department while maintaining a culture of dedication, quality work, and a true enjoyment of the workplace and those we work with.

Our team includes friendly, highly motivated, and forward‑thinking individuals who strive to provide excellent IT services and support. We promote a healthy life/work balance and offer fun team events to promote a collegial workplace. Our culture fosters an environment within the ASD where people want to remain, and is positive for both employee and employer.

We seek candidates who demonstrate flexibility in process thinking, adaptability to changes in the workplace, commitment to teamwork, excel at building effective working relationships, and can work independently to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities.

Beyond expected qualifications, our ideal candidate will function at the expert IT level on security, compliance, access control, auditing, program‑specific oversight and more.

This position is stationed at the Department of Labor & Workforce Development Building in Juneau, Alaska; the building is located along the waterfront, next to the Seawalk & Overstreet Park and there is plenty of employee parking. As a member of the Administrative Services Team, you will work regularly and collaboratively with each division to meet their security and programmatic needs.

• Information Assurance:
  Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Security:
  Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.
• Information Systems/Network Security:
  Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information…