Senior Manager of Information Security (Remote from anywhere in CO) (OIT Only)
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Senior Manager of Information Security (Remote from anywhere in CO) (OIT Only)
Salary
$125,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
Location
Statewide, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EGB93263 (08/25)
Department
Governor's Office of Information Technology
Opening Date
08/23/2025
Closing Date
8/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
(Remote from anywhere in CO)
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
oit_hr@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado
The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.
Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZaEQvILYKI) to learn about how OIT is thinking differently!
Description of Job
OIT ONLY RECRUITMENT :This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Office of Information Technology for the State of Colorado. Contractors currently engaged at OIT do not qualify as employees.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT's hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT's hiring team.
We are seeking a cybersecurity domain expert to oversee daily operations and strategic initiatives within our Information Security team. Key responsibilities for you will include managing the collaboration and orchestration of activities of the privacy, compliance and risk management teams. You will collaborate with security staff and the Executive Leadership to develop performance indicators, assess and report findings, and the continuous growth and improvement of both programs and people.
This work requires an innovative and strategic leader who will develop and mature processes and programs. You will collaborate closely with teams across the organization to develop the programs that actively monitor, assess, prioritize and report on privacy, compliance and risk. If using your creativity and innovation in the development and delivery of security solutions is what you love, apply today for the chance to also put your passion into the state you love.
Some of the daily opportunities include:
Coordinating activities across teams to produce valuable guidance for decision makers.
Managing day-to-day security operations, driving key initiatives, and ensuring the protection of our digital assets across a distributed enterprise.
Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of security tools, processes, and controls across the organization.
Collaborating to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives.
Driving continuous improvement in program development.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., IRS, SSA, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and others).
Developing and reporting on key security metrics and KPIs to senior leadership.
Supporting audits, risk assessments, and third-party security reviews.
Mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Actively engaging in improving leadership skills, attitudes, and knowledge, especially as related to equity, diversity and inclusion. Attending training, development and group training on topics of inclusive leadership.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
OIT ONLY RECRUITMENT: This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Office of Information Technology for the State of Colorado. Applications are not accepted from contractors engaged in work for OIT, or any state entity, as contractors are not employees.
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.
This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows:
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of six (6) years of experience as an information security professional. This experience must include a minimum of three (3) years experience managing information security professionals.
A minimum of (3) years of experience with technical regulatory compliance and risk management, performing assessments and reporting findings.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous public sector experience.
Relevant certifications (ie: CISSP, CISM, Security+).
Proven success in communicating tactical and strategic issues and opportunities to a broad range of IT and community stakeholders.
Personal style that demonstrates a collaborative approach to lead and influence across internal and external stakeholders.
Conditions of Employment:
OIT candidates and employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test.
This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.
This position may require on-call duties as needed by the position.
Supplemental Information
If this posting indicates "remote from anywhere in CO" in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado.
While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.
We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time. Visit our benefits (https://oit.colorado.gov/careers/benefits) to learn more about some of our great offerings that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.
Visit our How to Apply webpage (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) to learn more about our application process and what to expect after you apply.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at OIT_HR@state.co.us or call (303) 764-7900.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.
The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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OIT ONLY Recruitment- This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Office of Information Technology for the State of Colorado. Applications are not accepted from contractors engaged in work for OIT, or any state entity, as contractors are not employees.
Are you a current OIT employee?
Yes
No
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Do you have a minimum of six (6) years of experience as an information security professional?
Yes
No
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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years experience managing information security professionals?
Yes
No
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Do you have a minimum of (3) years of experience with technical regulatory compliance and risk management, performing assessments and reporting findings?
Yes
No
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Please detail how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this position.
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Please describe how you learned of this job opening.
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The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. While a wide salary range is posted, specific criteria (experience, education, state seniority, etc.) will be used to determine any salary offer. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. It is this salary analysis, rather than any negotiation process, that determines any salary offer. Please acknowledge your understanding of this process and the posted salary range for this position.
Yes, I understand the above statement.
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All remote work must be performed from within the State of Colorado. If you live out of state and are selected for this position you must relocate to Colorado before commencing employment. There is no form of relocation assistance, financial or otherwise, available for any position. Do you wish to proceed with your submission?
Yes, I understand the above statement.
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Do you currently reside in the state of Colorado?
Yes
No
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If any of the State of Colorado positions listed in your employment history were performed as a contract employee, you MUST list the position/s, State Agency, and the name of the contracting company by whom you were paid during the contract position. If this does not apply, please @type "N/A".
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Do you currently require employer sponsorship for a Visa or employer participation in a program for the purposes of immigration status?
Yes
No
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In the future, will you require employer sponsorship for a Visa or employer participation in a program for the purposes of immigration status?
Yes
No
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