Information Security Manager

Seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead security governance, risk management, compliance, and audit initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience with security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and executive-level reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead information security governance, risk assessments, audits, and remediation.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, CIS Controls, TAC 202, DIR, TX-RAMP, FedRAMP, and SOC 2 requirements.
• Manage security initiatives, vendor risks, and cross-functional teams.
• Present security risks and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support cloud security, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT or information security experience.
• 4+ years in security governance, risk, compliance, and audits.
• 4+ years leading security initiatives and presenting management recommendations.
• Experience with NIST, CIS Controls, and security remediation.

Preferred Qualifications

• State government experience.
• Knowledge of Texas security regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, vendor risk, and business continuity.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC are preferred.

Preference: Local Austin-area candidates available for hybrid work.