DTI Team Director - Enterprise Security Operations

Job Description

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further!
The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware's central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services.
Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.
In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.
To learn more visit DTI's Website at https://dti.delaware.gov/
DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

Principal responsibilities include overall strategic and technical Cybersecurity leadership of a world class technical team in an Information Technology environment. The position will focus on the achievement and maintenance of confidentiality, integrity and availability of state data and systems through strategic innovation, enterprise technologies, infrastructure, security policies and procedures. The Director of Enterprise Security Operations will direct and coordinate the protection, safeguarding and security of the entire State of Delaware enterprise network and the critical citizen information under its stewardship. Position is responsible for providing leadership and expertise in the development, implementation and management of DTI's initiatives in support of the agency's goals, mission and vision. Position promotes leading-edge thinking and develops innovative and best practice IT security strategies that are aligned with business and government practices. Inspires and motivates staff by being a catalyst for visionary technology, creative problem solving, solution generation, implementation and teamwork.
Areas of responsibility include application security to include identity management, network and system security engineering, security operations center services to include vulnerability management and threat response. The scope of the role will extend beyond the statewide network, systems, applications and all state data.. The position will engage with internal team members, private partners, state and local government entities, federal government agencies and law enforcement to achieve its goals. The position will have security operations and incident response leadership.
This position requires mastery of multiple disciplines in the technology field. Beyond technical acumen, the position demands in-depth knowledge and application of professional, leadership techniques, practices and theories. Strategic innovation and execution are critical to all State organizations both with regard to leadership and direct functional strategies that will impact Government, political subdivisions, constituents and customers. Skills gained through a history of successful implementations and leadership will be required to manage and direct staff across many technical disciplines.
This senior level position is responsible for the full life cycle of enterprise-wide security hardware and software solutions and will assist in formulating and administering policies and procedures, including implementing long-range goals and objectives. The position requires high expectations of accomplishment and extraordinary strategic business and industry knowledge, ambition, talent, and people skills.
This position will report to a Chief Security Officer (CSO).

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Candidate reports directly to the Chief Security Officer on the Senior Management Team.
Directs highly technical systems and functions during crisis situations.
Frequently collaboration with other DTI managers and technicians, partnering States, Federal government, outside vendors, and customers on regular basis.
Provide leadership and direction to all Information Technology and organizational professionals across the State.
Will provide technical consulting, leading program teams, disseminating best practices and encouraging agency staff.
This role is high demand in after-hours and on-call tasks.
This position is identified as critical to state recovery.
Ability to interact and establish effective interpersonal relationships with people at all levels.
Ability to describe technology solutions in clear, detailed terms.
Ability to represent the Chief Information Officer and Senior Team as required.
Ability to work with technical and non-technical personnel.
Will interact with auditors and other authorized parties.
Assist State Leadership with overall strategic, technical, and tactical leadership of technical teams, with special attention on value-adding initiatives and enterprise technologies and processes.

Candidate reports directly to the Chief Security Officer on the Senior Management Team.
Directs highly technical systems and functions during crisis situations.
Frequently collaboration with other DTI managers and technicians, partnering States, Federal government, outside vendors, and customers on regular basis.
Provide leadership and direction to all Information Technology and organizational professionals across the State.
Will provide technical consulting, leading program teams, disseminating best practices and encouraging agency staff.
This role is high demand in after-hours and on-call tasks.
This position is identified as critical to state recovery.
Ability to interact and establish effective interpersonal relationships with people at all levels.
Ability to describe technology solutions in clear, detailed terms.
Ability to represent the Chief Information Officer and Senior Team as required.
Ability to work with technical and non-technical personnel.
Will interact with auditors and other authorized parties.
Assist State Leadership with overall strategic, technical, and tactical leadership of technical teams, with special attention on value-adding initiatives and enterprise technologies and processes.