NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
Chief Information Security Officer - Unclassified
Carson City
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $146K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Governor's Technology Office. The CISO will develop and implement the state's information security strategy, policies, and programs, ensuring the protection of Nevada's digital infrastructure and public data.
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Responsibilities
Vulnerability discovery, testing, and mitigation
Continuous monitoring, incident triage, and response coordination
Threat intelligence notification
End user security awareness training and testing
Audit and compliance support
Physical card access and surveillance video platform - Nevada Camera/Card Access System (NCAS)
Statewide Information Security Officer coordination, tracking, and oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field
Eight years of progressively responsible professional IT experience which involved strategic planning, project management, quality assurance, and computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, or information security
Five years of this experience must have been in a supervisory or project manager capacity
One year of experience as an IT Manager III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
CISSP or CISM and SEC+ or similar certification must be obtained within 12 months of appointment and maintained as a condition of continued employment
Experience in lieu of certifications/education will be considered
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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