Job details

Location: Dauphin County or Harrisburg or Pennsylvania
Work type: Hybrid
Compensation: $100,773 - $153,096/yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Are you interested in growing your career in a leadership role? The General Government (GG) and Conservation and Environment (CE) Deputy Delivery Center Information Security Officer serves as the operational second-in-command to the Delivery Center Information Security Officer and supports the management of the cybersecurity program, policies, procedures, and operational security services. The position helps translate strategic direction into day-to-day execution for the agencies and boards supported by the Delivery Center, strengthens continuity of leadership, and advances a risk-based security program aligned with Commonwealth policy, enterprise direction, and agency business needs. Apply today and make a positive impact on statewide security.

Position Duties

This role supports the management and daily operation of a comprehensive cybersecurity program that serves multiple agencies within the Delivery Center. It helps carry out strategic direction, strengthens program consistency, and promotes effective operational security. As a Deputy Delivery Center Information Security Officer, you will perform the following duties:

Program Oversight: Support daily cybersecurity operations and ensure consistent application of program activities
Risk Management: Assist with assessments, reviews, and analysis of risks, vulnerabilities, and required actions
Stakeholder Coordination: Work with technical teams, agency staff, and vendors to support security initiatives and issue resolution
Security Compliance: Help maintain adherence to regulatory, legal, and policy-based security requirements
Operational Support: Provide guidance, track priorities, and assist in incident response and follow-up actions
Reporting Activities: Prepare summaries, dashboards, and updates to keep leadership informed of risks and program status

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days in office, two days telework. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Eleven years of professional information technology experience; or
Seven years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

You must have five or more years of experience supporting information security, cybersecurity, IT risk management, IT compliance, IT audit, security operations, or closely related information technology functions.
You must have five or more years of experience coordinating projects, assessments, audits, remediation activities, or cross-functional initiatives involving technical and business stakeholders.
You must have five or more years of experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, standards, and compliance requirements in an operational environment.
You must have five or more years of experience preparing reports, summaries, metrics, recommendations, or other documentation for management review.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

ITIL Foundations certification

Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01

How many years of full-time professional information technology experience do you possess?

7 years or more
6 but less than 7 years
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in a computer/information technology field, such as Computer Science; Computer Management; Management, Computer, or Business Information Systems; Microcomputer Technology; Microcomputer Analysis; Information Technology; Desktop Technology; Information Systems Management; Networking; System Engineering; or Software Analysis and Design? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None

04

Additional Requirement- Do you have five or more years of experience supporting information security, cybersecurity, IT risk management, IT compliance, IT audit, security operations, or closely related information technology functions?

Yes
No

05

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

Additional Requirement- Do you have five or more years of experience coordinating projects, assessments, audits, remediation activities, or cross-functional initiatives involving technical and business stakeholders?

Yes
No

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

08

Additional Requirement- Do you have five or more years of experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, standards, and compliance requirements in an operational environment?

Yes
No

09

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

10

Additional Requirement- Do you have five or more years of experience preparing reports, summaries, metrics, recommendations, or other documentation for management review?

Yes
No

11

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

12

Preferred Qualification- Do you possess an ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Foundations certification?

Yes
No

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov

About Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dauphin County or Harrisburg or Pennsylvania

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