FORT BEND COUNTY

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JOB TITLE: SECURITY MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for establishing and maintain county-wide information security management problems to ensure that information is adequately protected.  Responsible for identifying, evaluating and report on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns with and supports the security risk posture of the County.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, implements and monitors a strategic IT security plan and road map.  Manages/Oversees the information security organizations.  Facilitates the formation of an information security steering committee or advisory board then acts as manager of the committee activities.  Develops, maintains, and publishes up-to-date information security policies, standards and guidelines.  Develops and manages the information security budgets and monitors variances.  Creates and manages information security awareness training programs for all employees, contractors and approved system users.  Works directly with the Information Technology peers, appointed officials and elected officials to facilitate IT risk assessments and processes and works with stakeholders throughout the county on identifying acceptable levels of risk.  Works with the members of the IT team on the architecture of IT applications and infrastructure assuring that security is maximized.  Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or related field.  Ten years Information Technology experience.  Working knowledge of Information Technology Principles.  Strong multi-platform system technical skills and strong analytical and system design skills.  Strong background in technical support and project/operations management.  Exceptional supervisory and organizational skills, verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, other employees, and elected officials.

SALARY RANGE: Professional/Management Grade 15, $3,275.20 - $3,853.60 biweekly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate

on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national

origin, or any other reason protected by law.

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs