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Risk Management & Compliance Manager I

State of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 2 wk ago
Finance$66k–$120k/yrFull-time

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the Risk Management & Compliance Manager for the Information Technology section under the general supervision of the IT Director. Conducts risk management activities to identify current and future threats and helps the organization reach an acceptable level of risk.

Provides the necessary subject-matter expertise and ensures implementation of the information security architecture, risk management standards, gap analysis, best practices, and systems/processes to ensure information privacy/protection. Interacts with management to determine acceptable levels of risk as the business model and risk profile change and aligns the security program accordingly.

Reviews the security features of new information security practices, systems, and business services to ensure they meet the security requirements of new and existing policies. Reviews various analyses of reports and logs obtained from firewalls, external and internal scanning devices, and security software for noted irregularities, reports violations, and recommends solutions.

Works with IT staff and outside vendors to determine the effectiveness and security of agency resources. Assists in the development of scenarios of usage, tests for abnormalities or exposures, and uses available tools to determine the effectiveness of Security and Risk programs and if guidelines and policies are being followed.

Completes the Position Description process for all assigned employees. Assists in all areas of Information Technology as requested by the IT Director or Director of Administration.

About Information Technology in the Administration Division

Under the general supervision of the IT Director, serves as the Risk Management & Compliance Manager for the Information Technology section.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related discipline.
  • Five years of experience in Information Technology, of which at least three years were in the information security field.
  • Position may require evenings and weekends.
  • Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Microsoft Defender or a similar XDR Solution.
  • Knowledge of applicable internal and/or external regulatory policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
  • Understanding of risk assessment process, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Ability to apply information security principles to business solutions.
  • Ability to act as liaison and effectively communicate information security topics to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of developing and managing an information security program, including its policies, standards, procedures, technologies, and controls.
  • Knowledge in identifying and managing information security risks, threats, and incidents at an enterprise level.

Benefits

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
  • Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
  • Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
  • Thirteen paid holidays each year.
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Additional Comments

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.

This office is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@scag.gov.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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