Security Engineering Manager-60020672 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Security Engineering Manager-60020672

Salary
$101,258.00

• $187,341.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176673
  Agency
  Department of Administration
  Division
  Division of Information Security
  Opening Date
  05/22/2025
  Closing Date
  6/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online.

Class Code:

AF50

Position Number:

60020672

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 10
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $101,258.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$150,000.00
Opening Date
05/22/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Security Engineering Manager
The Department of Administration’s (Admin) Division of Information Security (DIS) is growing and now is a great time to join State Government! DIS is responsible for a variety of statewide policies, standards, programs and services related to cybersecurity and information systems, including the statewide coordination of critical infrastructure information. We are seeking a Security Engineering Manager to join our team. The Security Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the design, implementation, and operation of secure technology solutions and infrastructure. This role ensures the technology environment is effectively protected against cybersecurity threats by managing a skilled team of security architects, engineers, and administrators as they collaborate with stakeholders to proactively address emerging threats.
This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina. Join us and be a part of our journey!
Responsibilities of the

Security Engineering Manager:

Manage and oversee the implementation and operation of security tools and infrastructure solutions to protect state assets.
Develop, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of security engineers, fostering an environment of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Establish, document, and continuously improve security engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security best practices into system development lifecycles (SDLC) and operations.
Proactively identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies and practices to improve the state’s cybersecurity posture.
Enhance organizational resilience through effective engineering support for disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and crisis response preparedness.
Supervise staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coach, counsel and train employees. Establish and monitor work processes. Implement management policies and initiatives and promote teamwork.
This is an essential position that directly contributes the security of state systems and resources.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and at least six (6) years of information technology experience, four (4) years of which must be in information security management. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Extensive knowledge and background in information technology infrastructure and security.

Additional Requirements:

Expert-level skills in enterprise security monitoring, detection, containment and incident response coordination. Solid understanding of network, infrastructure and application security design considerations and best practices. Must be highly organized, detail oriented with project management experience and well-developed written and verbal communication.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Administration
Address
1200 Senate Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-737-4272
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