Contract CISO: Security & Compliance Leader (Hybrid)

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civicworksSpringfield (IL)

Information Security Analysts Correctional Institutions

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About the role

Department of Corrections in Illinois seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the agency's security program from Springfield with a hybrid schedule requiring periodic headquarters attendance. This contract role will set security policy, oversee risk assessments, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and criminal justice standards. The CISO will direct incident response, deliver security training, and coordinate with the Department of Innovation and Technology to maintain a robust security

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