Department of Administration

Objectives

• Optimize Program Capabilities - Mature the information security program to identify threats and reduce risks.
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj. 1
• Increase Security Awareness - Promote security awareness and best practices to citizens and organizations.
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj. 2
• Deliver Security Services - Offer security services to local, tribal, and territorial governments and public
  education institutions.
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj. 3
• Measure Program Success - Establish analytics and metrics to measure information security program
  effectiveness.
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj. 4
• Enhance Strategic Partnerships - Collaborate with public and private sector partners to share information,
  identify best practices, and enhance the State’s cybersecurity posture.
  
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj. 5

Objectives

• Provide consolidated access to government information and services anywhere, anytime, on any device
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj 4.1

Objectives

• Improve and increase internal and external customer service interactions using technology and collaborative communication tools to foster relationships and add value
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj 5.2 and 5.3

Objectives

• Improve and enhance website accessibility and security across the State
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj 4.1 and 4.4

Objectives

• Leverage cloud technologies to provide modern recruitment, performance management, and learning to state employees
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Obj 5.4

Number of FTE: 1

This position is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the State Information Technology Services Division.

Number of FTE: 45

The mission of the Application Technology Services Bureau in SITSD is to provide superior development for websites, applications, databases and host all these services and supply enterprise content management to support the missions of our customers and our division. Major Functions: Application Development, Application Hosting, Website Development, Database Development, Database Hosting, Enterprise Content Management

Number of FTE: 31

The mission of the Enterprise Support Bureau is to manage and monitor a secure and reliable environment for computing assets, and provide enterprise IT support and services that fulfills customers’ business needs. Major Functions: Data Center Facilities, Desktop Services, Service Desk

Number of FTE: 31

The mission of the Enterprise Technology Services Bureau is to provide enterprise class platforms for compute, storage, and applications that are cost effective and scalable to further the state’s ability to serve the citizens of Montana. Major Functions: Ente

Number of FTE: 10

The mission of the Incident Response & Technical Security bureau is to identify threats to the State’s information assets, provide technical security expertise, respond to cybersecurity incidents, and perform digital forensic investigations. Major Functions: Antivirus Administration, Compliance and Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Security Monitoring, Digital Forensic Investigations, Incident Response, Offensive Security, Security Architecture, and Technical Security.

Number of FTE: 27

The mission of the Network Technology Services Bureau is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art, cost-effective, telecommunication systems and services supporting all branches of state government, political subdivisions and qualifying non-profits. Major Functions: Voice, Video, Data, Security Solutions

Number of FTE: 10

The mission of the Policy & Risk Management bureau is to promote the adoption of consistent information security policies, manage enterprise risks, create a framework of safeguards and best practices, and to enhance the security posture of all State information assets. Major Functions: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Policy Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Security Assessments, Security Awareness, and Vulnerability Management.

Number of FTE: 2

The General Services Division (GSD) consists of business units that include Business Architecture, Capitol Facilities Management, Real Property & Leasing, State Print & Mail, and Surplus Property & Recycling. As stewards of State property, GSD considers what is best for the people served and the environment we work in. The Capitol Facilities Management maintenance team performs a variety of services for State owned buildings in Helena. State Print and Mail is responsible for providing and operating a centralized duplicating and mail facility as well as administering the state wide managed print contract and procuring printing from the commercial sector.

Number of FTE: 16

The State Human Resources Division’s (SHRD) mission is to help Montana become an employer of choice. SHRD supports state managers in their efforts to attract, develop, and retain creative, competent, and energetic employees who embrace the differences and bridge the distances of the Big Sky State

Number of FTE: 20

The State Financial Services Division (SFSD) provides financial and accounting services to State agencies and Local Governments. SFSD provides financial accounting and reporting, central treasury services to the State, financial accounting and budgeting technical expertise, assistance and structure and the audit review function for all local governments within the State of Montana, effective maintenance, support, and management of the enterprise Accounting and Budgeting System, and assistance to Montana's public employers by serving as a communication bridge between the United States Social Security Administration, the IRS, and local government employers in relation to Social Security and Medicare coverage programs.

Number of FTE: 1

The mission of the Chief Information Security Officer is to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of citizens’ data and the State's information assets. The CISO manages and matures the State’s information security and data privacy programs, aligns enterprise security strategies with agency business objectives, and promotes cybersecurity awareness and best practices throughout the State. Major Functions: Advisory Services, Business Engagement, External Outreach, Federal & State Partnerships, Program Management, Public & Private Partnerships, Relationship Management, Security Governance, and Strategic Planning.