Information Technology Director (Sewerage & Waterboard) (Cybersecurity) (Class Code 0179)

City of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

22h

About The Position

This is supervisory, technical, and administrative work setting the mission, vision, and strategy of a centralized Cybersecurity Department for the Sewerage and Water Board. The role oversees the development of written risk and compliance policies and procedures, develops and oversees implementation of multi-year roadmaps, and leads and transforms the security program to keep pace with the threat landscape and the latest developments in the field. Other related work is required.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification paths: a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus seven years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology security, including five years in critical infrastructure industries such as utilities, water, wastewater, or energy, and two years of supervisory experience; OR CISSP, CISM, or CRISC certification, plus ten years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology security, including eight years in critical infrastructure industries such as utilities, water, wastewater, or energy, and two years of supervisory experience.
• Education and certifications claimed to qualify for the classification must be verified before appointment. Selected applicants must provide original qualifying credential documents before their start date.
• New full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire, subject to the stated waivers and exceptions.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, if required for the position.
• Good moral character is required.

Responsibilities

• Set the mission, vision, and strategy of a centralized Cybersecurity Department.
• Oversee development of written risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• Develop and oversee implementation of multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead and transform the security program to keep pace with the threat landscape and latest developments in the field.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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