Deputy Director Physical Cyber Security

The Position:
VTA is seeking a Deputy Director Physical & Cyber Security to lead critical security operations within the System Safety and Security Administration Department. If you are a seasoned law enforcement professional with commandlevel experience this is your opportunity to lead security effortsboth physical and cybersecurityfor one of the Bay Areas essential transit systems. This is a handson onsite leadership positionnot a remote role where youll collaborate with top security professionals and law enforcement agencies. To support your move we offer a relocation package to ensure a smooth and rewarding transition.

This role offers a dynamic blend of responsibilities with 60 focused on law enforcement and physical security and 40 dedicated to cybersecurity each week. As a leader overseeing both domains you will oversee physical and cyber security programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and collaborating with agencies such as CISA TSA DHS and FEMA. Youll be at the forefront of security planning for major global events like Super Bowl 60 NCAA March Madness and the FIFA World Cup 2026 leading efforts in threat assessment crisis response and risk management to safeguard passengers employees and infrastructure.

As a pivotal member of our executive team youll develop and implement robust security strategies that align with the agencys mission and regulatory requirements. If you have a passion for public service a proven track record in security management and the leadership skills to drive proactive security initiatives we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role. Join us and make a lasting impact on public safety and transit security!

About VTA:

• Plans manages organizes and directs activities of assigned physical and cyber security staff contracts and programs;
• Selects supervises trains motivates assigns evaluates counsels and disciplines staff;
• Develops and oversees strategies goals policies standards procedures staffing compliance and daily operations for the Protective Services Department;
• Serves as the Cyber & Physical Security Executive Coordinator facilitates liaising with regulatory agencies Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contract law enforcement and contract security;
• Oversees agency security compliance and identifies opportunities for improvements and/or efficiencies; develops and implements change initiatives;
• Oversees the AB1735 (VTA transit prohibition orders) program;
• Oversees the SB553 (Workplace Violence Protection) programs;
• Manages VTAs Security Certification program for all capital initiatives and implements VTAs agencywide Security Design Criteria and CPTED implementation;
• Serves as program manager of VTAs Sensitive Security Information (SSI) function and the agency archivist for SSI material;
• Oversees security and law enforcement audits and directs the implementation of corrective actions;
• Partners and collaborates with bargaining group partners to improve VTAs relationship with the bargaining and community for security awareness;
• Manages the VTA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); Cyber Managed Services and Cyber Security Network Operations Center
• Oversees the design and implementation of VTAs cyber security infrastructure including the development of custom commercial offtheshelf (COTS) software systems;
• Oversees cyber security requirements including the application structure design ensuring compatibility with existing internal systems and industry standards;
• Develops and implements VTAs Cyber Security Risk Management program to ensure appropriate levels of confidentiality availability and integrity;
• Interacts with appropriate parties to ensure safe and secure connectivity of internal VTA domains (IT SCADA CCTV and IoT Access Control);
• Directs security crisis management investigates root causes and implements appropriate solutions;
• Oversees vulnerability audits penetration tests and IT investigations;
• Works with law enforcement and other advisory bodies as necessary to ensure the organization maintains a strong cyber security posture;
• Monitors the external threat environment for emerging threats; advises relevant stakeholders on appropriate courses of action;
• Provides advice and counsel to the General Manager Board of Directors and other officials executives managers and employee organizations regarding security issues;
• Provides periodic updates on system security programs initiatives and conditions;
• Ensures continuation of grant funding for critical security and law enforcement programs;
• Develops and controls assigned budget;
• Ensures compliance with VTA policies and procedures regarding equal employment opportunity and discrimination and harassment prevention;
• Leads attends and/or participates in various professional groups boards and committees and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in assigned functional areas;
• Serves as a member of the management team in meetings with collective bargaining groups;
• Performs related duties as required.

Employment Standards

• Sufficient education and increasingly responsible experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Development of the required knowledge skills and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to:
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a fouryear degree in criminal justice or a related field and extensive
  • Increasingly responsible experience developing and managing security programs for a public or private sector organization
  • Including experience in physical security cyber security and demonstrated managerial experience.
• Possession of a valid California drivers license is required.
• Possession of active Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) certification Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is required.
• A certification in ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is preferred.

Knowledge Of:

• Regulations governing transportation security and reporting procedures;
• Principles and practices of physical security crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) critical infrastructure protection homeland security strategy and emergency management;
• Principles and practices of security methods blueprint developments and access control technology;
• Principles and practices of threat and vulnerability assessment methodologies and hazard analyses;
• Closedcircuit television technologies including security intrusion systems and access control technology;
• Principles and practices of security technologies related to video surveillance video analytics facial recognition weapons and explosives screening;
• State and federal laws and policies governing security and reporting procedures;
• Principles and practices of budgetary planning preparation administration and control;
• Principles and practices of administration organization management analysis supervision fiscal management and program development;
• Principles practices and procedures pertaining to the operation of a large and complex multimodal transportation system;
• Identification evaluation and mitigation of public and industrial security risks in a transportation environment.

• Select supervise train evaluate motivate counsel and discipline subordinate staff;
• Effectively plan organize implement and evaluate physical and cyber security measures;
• Analyze data pertaining to division functions interpret management information maintain records and reports and develop short and longrange budget plans;
• Define problem areas evaluate recommend and implement solutions to complex issues and problems;
• Effectively manage the AB1735 and SB553 plans;
• Analyze situations identify problems recommend solutions and evaluate outcomes;
• Interpret and apply applicable federal state and local policies laws and regulations;
• Monitor developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluate impact on VTAs operations and recommend and implement policy and procedure improvements;
• Actively lead or participate in various professional groups boards and committees; effectively advocate for VTAs interests;
• Coordinate with executives in other divisions in the preparation and submittal of reports and other documents to regulatory agencies and other audiences;
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Effectively represent VTA in dealings with government agencies and other entities;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.