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# Information Security Manager

- **Company:** State of Indiana
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Salary:** $79,118.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, Information Security Management, Software Engineering, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b5b434adc776e07

## About the Role

* Broad knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy.
 * Broad knowledge of computer programming languages and the operating system.
 * Ability to develop and maintain information security standards.
 * Ability to work effectively with a wide range of information technologists, including technical support, applications development end users and management.
 * Ability to communicate effectively.
 * Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
 * Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
 * Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, at least 11+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

## Description

The Information Security Manager protects the agency's most sensitive data by providing strategic leadership, rigorous oversight, and continuous monitoring to prevent breaches, ensure compliance, and uphold public trust. In this role, you will enhance security defenses, respond swiftly to emerging threats, and foster a security-aware culture that safeguards clients and staff while enabling the agency to operate efficiently and responsibly., * Direct efforts for inclusion of information security safeguards during developmental stages of new automated and manual information systems.

 * Provide guidance and direction for the physical protection of information systems assess to other function units.
 * Provide reports to management regarding effectiveness of information security and makes recommendations for the adoption of new procedures.
 * Determine appropriate policy and standards to information and physical security safeguards for the protection of assets and confidentiality of information, such as access authority to, or to dial into, state and visitor policy at data center.
 * Direct the development, testing and implementation of information security management software programs that will monitor the integrity of sensitive application programs, computer operating systems, telecommunications network, and computer hardware.
 * Manage the development, implementation and testing of appropriate security plans and control techniques necessary to protect against errors and omissions, fraudulent access, espionage, sabotage, natural disaster, fire utility failures and related situations in all areas where information technology equipment, communication network and/or personnel are located.
 * Conduct security lectures and training programs.
 * Perform periodic audits to assure security policies and standards are being followed and recommends enhancements where necessary.
 * Manage the development of procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating breaches in security, and along with Indiana State Police, directs the investigation of security breaches.
 * Maintain a continuing review of existing and proposed state and federal legislation and regulatory and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy and keeps management informed of changes.
 * Recruit, select, onboard and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
 * Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.