IT STATEWIDE INFOSEC OFFICER 2 (SPA, 50694623)

IT STATEWIDE INFOSEC OFFICER 2

(SPA, 50694623)  Salary $5,845.00 - $10,521.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OTS 042426 ERG

Department Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services Opening Date 04/24/2026 Closing Date 5/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Strategy, Planning and Administration Section This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-317. Req. 219944 The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. This position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS), and serves as an information security compliance subject matter expert by providing guidance, recommendations, and consulting with various key stakeholders within state agencies and operational OTS service areas on matters related to information security. This position receives direction and priority from the Director of Compliance and Risk Management while working alongside additional members of the State's Information Security Team. Additionally this position will serve as the primary interface and point of contact between OTS and the Louisiana Legisative Auditors. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in information technology; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in information technology; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR A master's degree plus four years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Regulatory and Audit Compliance

• Oversees OTS responsibilities related to external and internal audits and attestations, including those initiated by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) and the Division of Administration's Internal Audit (IA) unit.
• Assists the Director of Compliance and Risk Management in the oversight and coordination of statewide information security compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and frameworks through the OTS Information Security Officers
• Reviews and provides recommendations on all contractual instruments such as Contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs), and Data Use Agreements (DUAs) to ensure compliance with privacy and information security standards, and to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information shared between customer agencies or with third parties Information Security Risk Management •Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks addressing various Federal and State regulations, including but not limited to: Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Federal Tax Information (FTI), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements •Provides guidance and subject matter expertise in information security risk management across enterprise initiatives.

Continuous Education and Awareness

• Attend classes, seminars, webinars, and professional conferences to maintain or improve Information Security knowledge and skills, while also staying abreast of industry best practices for risk management techniques and methods.
• Research, review, and evaluate complex technologies, processes, and approaches to identify opportunities to enhance existing Information Security services.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

 This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.

e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email:

Erica.

Gay@la.gov Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802