Cyber Security Operations Lead

Description

Alabama Department of Human Resources seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead and maintain the agency-wide IT Security program. This role is critical in ensuring the protection of the organization's information.

The Cyber Security Engineer identifies threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software and then applies their skills to developing and implementing high-tech solutions to defend against hacking, malware and ransomware, insider threats, and all types of cybercrime.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

7–10 years of experience in information security or a related field, including leadership roles.

Hands-on experience in risk management, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture.

Strong knowledge of infrastructure systems is a plus.

Familiarity with NIST standards is a plus but not required.

Relevant certifications in cybersecurity are a plus (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA).

Familiarity with technologies such as Splunk, SolarWinds, and Azure Arc is desirable.

Firewall knowledge is a plus.

***PLEASE INCLUDE JOB DETAILS, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS REQUISITION***

Including but not limited to

1. Develop and Oversee Security Programs

Create and maintain an agency-wide IT security program.

Ensure alignment with applicable regulations and industry best practices.

Running point on all incident response.

2. Policy and Compliance

Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and control techniques.

Ensure compliance with directives from the Office of Information Technology, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), and agency-specific requirements.

3. Risk Management

Assess risks to information systems and data.

Implement cost-effective measures to reduce risks to acceptable levels.

4. Incident Response

Detect, report, contain, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents.

Coordinate incident response efforts with the Agency's Safeguards Coordinator and federal entities like the IRS and SSA.

5. Continuous Monitoring

Oversee automated and continuous monitoring of systems for vulnerabilities and threats.

6. Strategic Integration

Ensure security processes are integrated into strategic, budgetary, and operational planning.

7. Collaboration

Work closely with the Agency CIO, sr deputies, and staff to enhance security measures.

Participate in inter-agency councils, such as the OIT Security Council, to align security strategies.

There will be 6 staff that will directly report to this resource (System Administrators and mainframe security personnel).

Skills

Information security, Security, Cyber security, Security operations, Incident response, Vulnerability, Splunk

Top Skills Details

Information security,Security,Cyber security,Security operations,Incident response,Vulnerability

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Fully onsite position in Montgomery, Alabama.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Montgomery, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $82.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.

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