County Information Security Officer
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County Information Security Officer
Salary
$128,204.16 - $156,510.84 Annually
Location
Truckee, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-0197
Department
Information and General Services Administration
Opening Date
08/29/2025
Closing Date
9/5/2025 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
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.
Duties include:
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, pleaseclick here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1780939?keywords=county%20information%20security%20officer&page@type=classSpecifications) .
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.
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.
Did not graduate High School or GED
High School or GED
Some college: 0-59 units
Some college: 60-89 units
Some college: 90-119 units
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.
Business Administration
Computer / Information Sciences
Engineering
Related Field
Not Applicable-No Degree
03
Which of the following best describes your years of experience in the information security field performing at the advanced journey level?
No experience
Less than 1 year experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
5 or more years
04
Which of the following best describes your supervisory or management experience in a public service division?
None
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
05
Please describe the most complex cybersecurity situation that you have been responsible for.
06
What has been your experience in creating security policies and system security and awareness?
07
Please describe your experience working with Board and County departments in preparation for and response to a cybersecurity breach.
Required Question
Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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