DATA PRIVACY SPECIALIST (BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY) ACTIVELY RECRUITED - GRANT FUNDED

Cook County•Chicago, IL

20h•$89,698 - $99,058•Hybrid

About The Position

Implements and supports the development of County privacy policies, procedures, and operations to ensure privacy requirements and regulations for the protection of personal information. Conducts analyses and develops strategies to enhance the privacy program. Provides training and educational materials related to privacy protection and assists in mitigating risks related to the unauthorized access of sensitive information. Performs privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments and other related documentation. Collaborates with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and provides management with reports regarding potential risks, threats, vulnerabilities and privacy incidents affecting data. This position is actively recruited and At Will. This position is Grant Funded.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required
Two (2) years of experience in data privacy, information technology (IT), risk management audit, information security or directly related experience is required.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) security theory; technologies; policies; best practices and enterprise architectures.
Knowledge of the system development lifecycle (SDLC) and the integration of privacy requirements, controls, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the development process.
Ability to apply 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 other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
Ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document business and technical requirements, system designs, project plans, status reports, and other project artifacts while effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to respond to privacy or security incidents outside of 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.

Responsibilities

Implements and supports the development of County privacy policies, procedures, and operations to ensure privacy requirements and regulations for the protection of personal information.
Conducts analyses and develops strategies to enhance the privacy program.
Provides training and educational materials related to privacy protection and assists in mitigating risks related to the unauthorized access of sensitive information.
Performs privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments and other related documentation.
Collaborates with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and provides management with reports regarding potential risks, threats, vulnerabilities and privacy incidents affecting data.