Los Angeles Unified School District
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
SALARY DETAILS
$197,106.00 - $245,587.00 Yearly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Open: 07/25/2024
Close: 10/31/2024
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs the day-to-day administration and operations of the information technology departments responsible for District security and device, identity and information management.
Builds, develops and directs the implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive information security program and framework based on industry standards which includes policies, compliance, risk management, and training to mitigate cybersecurity hacks, breaches, attacks, and threats.
Collaborates with security, network, and software application architecture teams to ensure compliance to changing regulations and technical standards.
Manages the availability, confidentiality, integrity and authenticity of the District during project development of information systems.
Collaborates with the Chief Information Security Officer and executive staff to develop the District’s information security program strategy while prioritizing and ensuring alignment with the District’s goals and initiatives such as the protection of District information assets.
Oversees and directs security architecture, cloud security, governance, risk and compliance, training and education and other security programs.
Defines the blueprint and multi-agency/multi-disciplinary operational plan for defense and response, including vulnerability/risk assessment and penetration tests for applications, networks, cloud and other security risk areas.
Oversees the documentation and design of the District’s cybersecurity architecture, systems, services and alignment to industry best practices and standards.
Works with architecture teams to build synergy between security architecture, network architecture and software application architecture to ensure technology builds and designs comply with technical standards.
Develops security standards and baselines to define required security controls and settings on all firewalls, servers, commercial applications, and networks.
Assists the Chief Information Security Officer in ensuring appropriate processes to monitor and audit ongoing operations to detect, analyze, and correct security infractions/violations.
Oversees the monitoring of the external threat environment for emerging threats, and advises relevant stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action.
Establishes and administers a data and systems security awareness program for all District customers to ensure they are aware of security threats, policies, and procedures necessary for the efficient and effective use of District information systems.
Liaises with external agencies, such as law enforcement and other advisory bodies, as necessary, to ensure that the organization maintains a strong security posture and is kept abreast of relevant/potential threats.
May represent the District on data and system security matters and serves as the Information Technology Services liaison with regulators, auditors, suppliers, and other outside entities.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in computer science, telecommunications management, electrical engineering, business management or related field. An advanced degree in the aforementioned areas is highly preferable.
Experience:
Four years of executive or management level experience in systems security, preferably with two years of experience in systems security management in a K-12 and/or university setting. The experience must have included telecommunications and networking security, application and systems security, application development security, user authentication and authorization management, information systems vulnerability assessment and physical data security. Experience with training in systems analysis and information/telecommunications security is highly preferable.
Special:
Possession of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent is required. The following security certifications or equivalent are preferable:GIAC Certified Information Security Officer (GISO)GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
SPECIAL NOTE
An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your cover letter and resume. Please ensure that your resume and cover letter clearly indicate the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position. Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate, will be invited to move forward in this selection process.
If you have any questions, please contact Lewis Kwong at lapwai.kwong@lausd.net. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.
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$197,106.00 - $245,587.00 Yearly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Open: 07/25/2024
Close: 10/31/2024
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs the day-to-day administration and operations of the information technology departments responsible for District security and device, identity and information management.
Builds, develops and directs the implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive information security program and framework based on industry standards which includes policies, compliance, risk management, and training to mitigate cybersecurity hacks, breaches, attacks, and threats.
Collaborates with security, network, and software application architecture teams to ensure compliance to changing regulations and technical standards.
Manages the availability, confidentiality, integrity and authenticity of the District during project development of information systems.
Collaborates with the Chief Information Security Officer and executive staff to develop the District’s information security program strategy while prioritizing and ensuring alignment with the District’s goals and initiatives such as the protection of District information assets.
Oversees and directs security architecture, cloud security, governance, risk and compliance, training and education and other security programs.
Defines the blueprint and multi-agency/multi-disciplinary operational plan for defense and response, including vulnerability/risk assessment and penetration tests for applications, networks, cloud and other security risk areas.
Oversees the documentation and design of the District’s cybersecurity architecture, systems, services and alignment to industry best practices and standards.
Works with architecture teams to build synergy between security architecture, network architecture and software application architecture to ensure technology builds and designs comply with technical standards.
Develops security standards and baselines to define required security controls and settings on all firewalls, servers, commercial applications, and networks.
Assists the Chief Information Security Officer in ensuring appropriate processes to monitor and audit ongoing operations to detect, analyze, and correct security infractions/violations.
Oversees the monitoring of the external threat environment for emerging threats, and advises relevant stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action.
Establishes and administers a data and systems security awareness program for all District customers to ensure they are aware of security threats, policies, and procedures necessary for the efficient and effective use of District information systems.
Liaises with external agencies, such as law enforcement and other advisory bodies, as necessary, to ensure that the organization maintains a strong security posture and is kept abreast of relevant/potential threats.
May represent the District on data and system security matters and serves as the Information Technology Services liaison with regulators, auditors, suppliers, and other outside entities.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in computer science, telecommunications management, electrical engineering, business management or related field. An advanced degree in the aforementioned areas is highly preferable.
Experience:
Four years of executive or management level experience in systems security, preferably with two years of experience in systems security management in a K-12 and/or university setting. The experience must have included telecommunications and networking security, application and systems security, application development security, user authentication and authorization management, information systems vulnerability assessment and physical data security. Experience with training in systems analysis and information/telecommunications security is highly preferable.
Special:
Possession of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent is required. The following security certifications or equivalent are preferable:GIAC Certified Information Security Officer (GISO)GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
SPECIAL NOTE
An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your cover letter and resume. Please ensure that your resume and cover letter clearly indicate the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position. Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate, will be invited to move forward in this selection process.
If you have any questions, please contact Lewis Kwong at lapwai.kwong@lausd.net. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.
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