Chief Information Security Officer

Salary: $181,874.94 - $243,677.20 Annually
Location : Pontiac, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-72
Department: IT Admin
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Announcement Information
Oakland County is hiring for a Chief Information Security Officer
What's the Role?
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is entrusted with the critical responsibility of overseeing the IT Security & Risk Strategy. The primary objective is to safeguard critical data, assets, and infrastructure by maintaining robust cyber defenses and preparedness against current and evolving threats. Provides leadership to professional and technical staff and rolls up their sleeves working with their team.
Job Summary
Some of the things you will be doing: (full job description is available upon request)

• Collaborates with CTO and other IT leads to develop and drive the organization's security architecture strategy based on priorities and industry best practices.
• Defines, develops, and manages the organizational IT Security Operations function.
• Manages an internal security organization and ensures alignment with Oakland County operational technology asset monitoring requirements.
• Manages a multi-vendor team in the design, development, deployment, and support of critical security-related projects which will improve the security stance of the County.
• Implement and manage a robust vulnerability management program to identify and address security vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with IT teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on their potential impact on the organization's security posture.
• Drives and expands organizational security training, awareness, and phishing through repeatable and creative initiatives across an organization of approximately 5,000 employees and contractors.
• Provides direction and oversight on matters governing appropriate access, security, privacy, and confidentiality of employee and other sensitive personal and organizational information.

Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history
• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

What do you need:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferred major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience developing, designing, and executing an integrated organizational IT Security and Risk Strategy.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, GSLC, CISM or similar.

PREFERRED additional qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of experience as a CISO or other senior level security experience
• Fifteen plus years overall of multi-disciplined IT background with externally recognized leadership experience in IT Security.
• Strong knowledge and experience in managing complex project plans with interdependencies between many different projects and initiatives.
• An energetic, hands-on, enthusiastic, results-oriented executive, capable of adding significant value to the existing leadership team.
• Ability to successfully manage and lead in a matrix environment and across various organization units.
• Proven track record of creating successful outcomes, a collaborative and participative management style.

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
If a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required as part of the hiring process. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (Other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc. will not be reviewed.
Special Requirements
Why work for Oakland County?

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI PPO and BCN plans with monthly premiums of $20-$104 for employee only.
• 401(a) with up to an 8% employer match
• Up to 14 paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• EAP

And so much more. Click on the link below for more details.
Oakland County Michigan - YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.
Overview of Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
• There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
• Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
• Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to "cash out" annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can "cash out" a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
• Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
• Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.

Employee Health and Wellness Benefits:

• The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.

Professional Development:

• Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County's operations, activities and objectives.
• The County's Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
• The County's Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.

Other Benefits:

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more.
• The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.

To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:
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The next set of questions begins the Training & Experience Questionnaire. THIS SET OF QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AS A TEST. Only those scoring in the top group will be sent to the hiring department for final consideration and placement on an eligible list of candidates. You will be notified of your results by email. Following these instructions are questions related to important job tasks performed by this classification. Be sure to respond to all questions. I have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have work experience defining, developing, and managing the organizational IT Security Operations program within an Information Technology organization?

• Yes
• No

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How many people have you supervised in an IT role?
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Do you have hands-on experience in IT?

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge if a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required as part of the hiring process. Please enter your initials below.
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Which of these certifications do you possess? (Select all that apply)

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership)
• CISM (Certified Information Systems Manager)
• A related certification

Required Question