IT Statewide Director 2 (SPA, 50510299)

OverviewThe Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-319. This position is located in the Strategy, Planning & Administration Section. Req. 213228. The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State/'s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. This position serves as a technical information security subject matter expert.The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:Overseeing the state’s capital construction programWorking to provide state and federal grants for community developmentDevelopment of the state budgetProviding technology servicesGiving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and servicesAdministering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanesQualificationsSeven years of experience in information technology or administrative services; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; ORAn associate/'s degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; ORA bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; ORA bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; ORA master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services.EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.NOTE: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job DutiesThis position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) Strategy, Planning, and Administration area and serves as the technical information security subject matter expert by providing statewide technical guidance, requirements, recommendations, and consulting with various operational OTS statewide service areas on matters related to the statewide Information Security Program. This position receives direction and priority from the Chief Information Security Officer while working alongside additional members of the State/'s Information Security Team assisting in designing, developing, documenting, communicating, and implementing complex enterprise information security technologies, strategies, and solutions to balance risk with business need.This position is additionally responsible for system and application audit log management, improving event monitoring methods, evidence collection, and validating and improving internal and external control mechanisms, while enabling agencies to work effectively and productively. This position is primarily dedicated to identifying and reducing risk to an acceptable level while striving to align with operation goals and objectives to ensure the recommendations provided support and enable the operational needs of the State. This position oversees operational Information Security staff.As an assigned member of the Information Security Team, this position will perform each duty with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality while supporting assigned agencies and OTS service areas with excellent customer service and unwavering professionalismPosition-Specific DetailsAppointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Office of Technology Services employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.How To ApplyNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant/'s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government/'s E-verify system.* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay, HR Specialist, Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources, email: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28