Description
THE CITY OF DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY IS ACCEPTING CANDIDATES FOR CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (APPOINTED)
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
Partnering with Detroit’s leadership team, provides and facilitates vision and leadership for developing, implementing, and supporting security and operational initiatives. The position directs the planning and implementation of enterprise Information Technology security for systems, business operations, and physical technology assets to ensure protection against security breaches. Responsible for auditing existing systems, directing vulnerability mitigation activities, and administering security programs, policies, and standards.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions
- Exercises indirect supervision of staff to assist in security and operations processes.
- Participates in business impact analysis and service prioritization exercises with leadership and Elected officials.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Creates proactive processes for event management and daily operations.
- Responsible for advocacy and coordination of Information Technology security.
- Communicates regularly in writing and in person with leadership and end users.
- Secures information, computer, network, processing systems, and new software development.
- Manages the administration of computer security systems and corresponding/associated software including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, anti-virus software, and event log management.
- Recommends and implements changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in applicable law.
- Provides resolution to security problems.
- Assesses and communicates security risks associated with purchases or practices performed by the City.
- Collaborates to establish and maintain a system for ensuring that security and privacy policies are met.
- Promotes and oversees strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
- Remains aware of trends and issues in the security industry, including current and emerging technologies; advises, counsels, and educates leadership on issues and trends, importance, and financial impact.
- Participates as a contributor to city leadership and elected officials concerning the City's Information Technology security strategies.
- Leads strategic security plans; achieves business goals; prioritizes defense initiatives and coordinates the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future security technologies; utilizes a risk-based assessment methodology.
- Develops and communicates security strategies and plans to leadership and elected officials, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.
- Develops, implements, maintains, and oversees enforcement of policies, procedures, and associated plans for system security administration and user system access.
- Ensures dissemination of security information throughout the organization and clarity of roles and responsibilities.
- Informs, mentors, and coaches senior management, staff, and teams in potential and emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and control techniques.
- Designs and delivers cyber-security awareness training.
- Defines and communicates plans, procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new security systems, equipment, software, and other technologies.
Nonessential Functions
- If a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the city of Detroit, employee may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualifications (required):
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field required.
- Five (5) years of experience in managing Information Technology and/or security operations required.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
- Qualifications (preferred):
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university specializing in Cyber Security.
- Certification in Cyber Security best practice (CISSP, Security +, CISA, CISM, etc.)
- Experience managing cross functional teams with a proven record of success.
- Ten (10) years of experience in managing Cyber Security operations required.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.
