DATA PRIVACY SPECIALIST (BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY) ACTIVELY RECRUITED - GRANT FUNDED
About The Position
The Data Privacy Specialist implements and supports the development of County privacy policies, procedures, and operations to protect personal information and meet privacy requirements and regulations. The position analyzes the privacy program and develops strategies to enhance it, creates privacy training and educational materials, and helps mitigate risks involving unauthorized access to sensitive information. It conducts privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments, and related documentation. The specialist collaborates with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and provides management with reports on potential risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and privacy incidents affecting data. The position is actively recruited, at will, and grant funded.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- At least two years of experience in data privacy, information technology (IT), risk management audit, information security, or directly related experience.
- Knowledge of IT security theory, technologies, policies, best practices, and enterprise architectures.
- Knowledge of the system development lifecycle (SDLC) and integration of privacy requirements, controls, and risk mitigation strategies throughout development.
- Ability to use analytical reasoning and problem-resolution techniques to address complex business, operational, and privacy-related issues.
- Ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice, and expertise to professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
- Ability to work as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices in a specialized area of focus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documenting business and technical requirements, system designs, project plans, status reports, and other project artifacts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to respond to privacy or security incidents outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operationally required.
- Ability to travel to various work locations throughout Cook County.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.
Responsibilities
- Implement and support the development of County privacy policies, procedures, and operations.
- Conduct analyses and develop strategies to enhance the privacy program.
- Develop privacy training and educational materials.
- Assist in mitigating risks related to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Conduct privacy risk assessments and privacy impact assessments, and prepare related documentation.
- Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Provide management with reports regarding potential data risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and privacy incidents.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic term life insurance
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation program
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Voluntary benefits
- May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Eligible employees may have access to a hybrid work environment, telecommuting, and flexible scheduling options
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Job Type
Full-time
