Posting Details
The Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) has the essential role and responsibility for the State of New Mexico (SoNM) Information Technology (IT) security program in coordination with state agencies. Federal oversight requires state agencies to perform procedures necessary to ensure the security of information systems and federal data sets are protected from cyber attacks.
To maintain an adequate security posture by developing appropriate IT security policies, standards, and procedures with periodic updates to accurately reflect ever changing technology, legislative and user needs.
The OCS has the responsibility in protecting and monitoring the SoNM's technology infrastructure and digital assets, including state agencies mission critical systems and data
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Effective project management is essential to ensure that the Office of Cybersecurity can identify and mitigate risks and manage our resources effectively and efficiently. A Project Manager plays a critical role to help us achieve our goals by managing complex projects that require coordination across multiple integrated technology areas, teams and stakeholders.
This position will manage the Cybersecurity services being provided to State Agencies, K-12 Public Schools, Higher Educational Institutions, Local Governments, and Tribal Entities. Services may include vulnerability management, attack surface management, and Penetration Testing.
How does it get done?
The responsibilities of the Cybersecurity PM II are but not limited to:
- Create comprehensive project plans, steer projects from initiation to close out.
- Set realistic timelines and milestones. Setting achievable and measurable milestones to help project stay on track.
- Allocate resources and manage project budgets.
- Stakeholder and management communication to engage and foster a collaborative environment.
- Draft professional service agreements, amendments, and other procurements that are technically sufficient including.
- Provide in-depth analysis and best practices recommendations for cybersecurity projects.
- Work with agencies, team members and executive staff to ensure high-quality reports and metrics are available.
- Monitor compliance of vendors and report non-compliance
Who are the customers?
The State Chief Information Security Officer, state agencies, K-12 public schools, higher educational institutions, local governments, and tribal entities.
Ideal Candidate
The State Chief Information Security Officer, state agencies, K-12 public schools, higher educational institutions, local governments, and tribal entities.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or Information Technology and four (4) years of experience in software development, project management, or systems analysis, with a minimum two (2) years of experience in the PM role. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. CAPM/PMI- ACP certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. PMP/PgMP certification may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain current ID or Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Natisha Montoya @ (505) 490-7236 or Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
