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# Cybersecurity Officer (IT Security - Manager)

- **Company:** State of Washington
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $114,987.0 - $154,627.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Operational Systems
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4bb9d3eecb3aeea

## About the Role

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

 * Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management: Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, information technology, operational technology, regulatory compliance, and recognized cybersecurity frameworks, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Special Publications, or equivalent industry standards.
 * Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership for enterprise cybersecurity, information technology, risk management, or related programs within a complex organization.
 * Cybersecurity Policy & Governance: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, standards, governance frameworks, or strategic initiatives.
 * Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex cybersecurity and technical information effectively to executive leadership, business stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and non-technical audiences.
 * Collaboration & Influence: Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence cross-functional teams, stakeholders, contractors, and external partners without formal supervisory authority.
 * Risk Assessment & Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to assess organizational risk, establish priorities, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions in dynamic or high-pressure environments.
 * Incident Leadership & Organizational Resilience: Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response, recovery, and continuity activities to minimize operational impacts and strengthen organizational resilience.
 * Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth and takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

 * A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
 * Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card within the first six (6) months of employment.
 * Ability to respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have:

 * Cybersecurity Certifications: Professional cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CGRC, or equivalent.
 * Maritime & Operational Technology: Demonstrated knowledge of maritime transportation systems, critical infrastructure, or Operational Technology (OT) environments.
 * Regulated Environments: Experience working within a regulated environment subject to cybersecurity, safety, or operational compliance requirements.
 * Specialized Knowledge: Specialized training, education or knowledge in cybersecurity, information technology, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

## Description

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Cybersecurity Officer will:

 * Direct the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Maritime Cybersecurity Plan.
 * Establish cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes supporting enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance.
 * Direct cybersecurity assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective action activities supporting organizational compliance.
 * Direct enterprise cybersecurity risk management activities, including risk identification, prioritization, evaluation, treatment, and executive risk communication.
 * Establish enterprise priorities for vulnerability management and cybersecurity risk mitigation.
 * Lead organizational response to significant cybersecurity incidents and serve in an Incident Command System (ICS) leadership role, as appropriate.
 * Establish enterprise cybersecurity requirements, standards, and implementation priorities supporting secure IT and operational technology environments.
 * Direct and coordinate with technology owners, engineering organizations, Digital Port Engineers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity personnel, and operational stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity requirements into enterprise initiatives., Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.