Cyber Security Operations Center Director (IT Cyber Security Manager 3)

Initial Posting Date:

09/24/2025

Application Deadline:

10/08/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$9,370 - $14,494

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Cyber Security Operations Center Director (IT Cyber Security Manager 3)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Cyber Security Operations Center Director (IT Cyber Security Manager 3)

Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide information technology (IT) organization led by Oregon’s State Chief Information Officer (CIO).  Cyber Security Services (CSS) brings together enterprise security - governance, policy, procedure, and operations - under a single, accountable enterprise organization. Cyber Security Services staff maintain certifications in multiple cyber disciplines to work collaboratively with key local and federal partners, EIS teams to deliver secure solutions to our statutory customers.

The Director of State-Level Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the state's cybersecurity operations. The CSOC serves as the central hub for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats and incidents that pose risks to the state's information systems, critical infrastructure, and data. The CSOC identifies and analyzes emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities to the state’s system.  The Director leads teams of cybersecurity professionals and collaborates with various state agencies to ensure a proactive and effective defense against cyber threats.

An overview of responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the State CSOC to enhance cyber threat detection and response capabilities

• Collaborate with the State CISO in the development and execution of the state's information security strategy and vision.

• Leverage threat intelligence to improve the state's cyber defenses and stay ahead of evolving threats.

• Collaborate with state agencies to identify and prioritize security risks and work towards their mitigation.

• Lead the team in identifying and analyzing emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities to the state's systems.

• Ensure the CSOC's compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and standards governing cybersecurity.

• Prepare and present regular reports on cybersecurity threats and risk reports to state executives and interest groups.

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This Is What You Need to Qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in IT incident response, vulnerability management security and cybersecurity operations, with experience in a leadership or managerial role; OR

• Four years of related experience IT incident response, vulnerability management and cybersecurity operations, with experience in a leadership or managerial role AND a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated skill and ability to lead while building positive business relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, and others outside of the organization.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with information security strategie