Information Security Manager

City of Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

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About The Position

The City of Berkeley Information Technology (IT) Department is now accepting applications for the position of Information Security Manager! In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive security of the City’s digital assets and the strategic management of its entire IT infrastructure (including computer systems, networks, and data security measures). You'll develop and implement robust security policies while overseeing the design, deployment, and maintenance of all on-premise and cloud-based systems. You will also lead a team of security and infrastructure professionals, ensuring operational excellence, resilience, and alignment with business objectives. We're looking for a cybersecurity expert with experience building comprehensive systems, policies, and plans to protect sensitive data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The ideal candidate has experience administering a variety of systems and programs including Payment Card Industry (PCI), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Department of Justice/Criminal Justice Information Systems (DOJ/CJIS).

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in information systems, computer science, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in cyber security application and infrastructure, technology management, or telecommunications.
• Two (2) years of experience in direct support of information security programs.
• Experience with basic budgeting principles.
• Experience with supervision of staff and/or technical project teams.
• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities.
• When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience administering a variety of systems and programs including Payment Card Industry (PCI), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Department of Justice/Criminal Justice Information Systems (DOJ/CJIS).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the comprehensive security of the City’s digital assets.
• Strategic management of the City's entire IT infrastructure (including computer systems, networks, and data security measures).
• Develop and implement robust security policies.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of all on-premise and cloud-based systems.
• Lead a team of security and infrastructure professionals, ensuring operational excellence, resilience, and alignment with business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager