Risk Management & Compliance Manager I

Salary: $66,892.00 - $123,763.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 160103
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Executive Office Division
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: 1/24/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AF30
Position Number:: 61055011
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $90,456.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $95,327.00
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The employee in this position will serve as the DNR Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Job Duties Include:

• Leading the development, implementation and monitoring of the agency's security program through collaboration with agency IT, Legal and Human Resources Office and agency executive staff/leadership.
• Coordinating with IT Director to develop and implement security policies in compliance with State Division of Information Security requirements and guidelines, developing budgets and strategic plans related to security initiatives.
• Implementing and monitoring agency compliance with various industry, state, and federal guidelines that pertain to data privacy and information security including but not limited to: CJIS, PCI, NIST, etc.
• Performing duties as assistant general counsel.
  • i.e.) litigating appeals involving hunting, fishing, and boating privilege suspensions at the administrative law court.
• Reviewing contracts for DNR and managing other cases as required by general counsel.
• Overseeing the development of the data classification process and privacy policies to ensure secure collection, handling, management, and dissemination of DNR customer data, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or other sensitive data in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Initiating, facilitating and promoting communication and training activities to reinforce information security awareness throughout the organization.
• Performing research on information security trends and advising organization management on information security best practices, and leading the development of guidelines to measure risk and determine incident response required in the event of an information security incident.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years experience in information technology and knowledge of federal and state privacy and data protection laws and regulations are required.
IAPP CIPP - US Certification completed within one (1) year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctor preferred, but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate information security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to solicit participation and work cooperatively with agency staff, executive leadership and agency legal and human resources staff to develop comprehensive security policies and training programs to ensure and maintain agency awareness and preparedness to address security and privacy issues.
Benefits for State Employees
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.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
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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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

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Do you have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree AND two (2) years experience in information technology and knowledge of federal and state privacy and data protection laws and regulations?

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• No

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Are you a licensed attorney in the state of South Carolina?

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• No

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