County Information Security Officer at County of Nevada, CA

About the Department

THIS JOB IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY PROBATIONARY SERVICE. 

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025.

Nevada County is seeking a County Information Security Officer to plan, organize, direct and control the activities and staff of the County’s Information Security Program. This includes the areas of cybersecurity awareness, risk assessment, security policies, business impact analysis, disaster recovery and business resumption. Act as an advocate for the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the County’s information assets; provide expert professional assistance to Board of Supervisors and County management staff in areas of cybersecurity.

The County Information Security Officer (CISO) reports to the Information and General Services Agency Director and is held accountable for the success of the Information Security Program. May act on behalf of the Department Head. 

• Manage and implement the Countywide Information Security Program
• Develop and maintain Information Security Policies
• Maintain current knowledge of developing security threats, providing guidance to technical teams on mitigations
• Architect the County’s defensive systems and efforts
• Advise departments on cybersecurity elements of their Continuity of Operation Plans
• Develop and manage County’s cybersecurity awareness training program
• Perform Information Security Assessments on scheduled and ad-hoc basis
• Acts as a consultant to all County information technology functions in the review and application of security policies to computer operations, system security, computer applications, and network and data security
• Lead investigations into suspicious County network activity; recommend remediation steps
• Advises Board of Supervisors on cybersecurity related issues
• Maintain current knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations affecting information systems and data security
• Supervises assigned staff, including reviewing and approving employee schedules, ensuring staff training and development, completing employee performance evaluations, and assigning and reviewing work
• Drives a county vehicle on a daily or weekly basis to several county building locations to transport required materials and supplies. 

The County Information Security Officer is an integral part of the County's Information and General Services team whose mission is to be a healthy, effective high performing organization who are committed to serve and support our county and community. This position is crafted for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably with work in computer science, information systems, engineering or closely related field, and two years in managerial or supervisory capacity.   To view the entire job description, please click here.  

This position is full-time and fully-benefited. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer flexible schedules and a telework option, depending on program needs.

Why Nevada County? Because here your contribution, your worth, and your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.