The New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is the enterprise technology partner serving and supporting state agencies with innovative solutions to advance the delivery of their core missions and to create progress for all New Mexicans.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
State of New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking candidates for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) position. This role is instrumental in shaping and guiding the statewide cybersecurity strategy, safeguarding the state¿s information assets, and promoting collaboration across agencies, local governments, tribal entities, and federal partners.
The CISO will be the senior executive leading cybersecurity governance, incident response, risk management, policy development, and enterprise security architecture. This position demands executive-level leadership to oversee complex, multi-agency projects and make strategic decisions impacting the entire state.
How does it get done?
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading security related risk management activities and investigations as needed utilizing a firm
understanding of Security Compliance protocols, including Payment Card Industry (PCI), and The National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) compliance standards.
- Leading the Agency’s strategy related to information security programs
- Consults with Agency CIOs and CISOs, leading the formation of an integrated, state-wide information security organization
- Recommends and oversees DoIT security planning processes
- Creates and implements long-range security and compliance standards
- Provides leadership all DoIT security incidents, is the point of contact during such incidents
- Provides communication of state security standards for information technology across state agencies and entities
Who are the customers?
Senior leadership at DoIT and liaison with other senior leaders from other State Agencies and entities.
Ideal Candidate
Senior leadership at DoIT and liaison with other senior leaders from other State Agencies and entities.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and eight (8) years of experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: Applications Development, IT Architecture, Data Management, Network Administration, Project Management, IT Security/Compliance, or Systems Administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience. At least four (4) years leading an IT team.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain current ID or Driver’s License. Pre-employment background investigation is required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. May be required to work additional hours and/or evening and weekend hours.
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Agency Contact Information: Natisha Montoya @ (505) 490-7236 or Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
