Security Compliance and Resilience Administrator

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (Primary Functions)
  • Lead classification of applications systems and data based on operational impacT and criticality
  • Develop document and maintain the Countys IT Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
  • Develop document and maintain the Countys IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
  • Coordinate and facilitate BC and DR exercises; document results and track mitigation efforts
  • Ensure continuity procedures align with ITS standards and integrate with change management
  • Partner with County departments and vendors to ensure BCP effectiveness and readiness
  • Monitor emerging threats and trends to enhance resilience strategies
• Compliance & Regulatory Coordination (Secondary / Supporting Function)
  • Assist the County in maintaining compliance with PCI-DSS CJIS and HIPAA
  • Assist in remediation of findings from internal audits and compliance assessments
  • Track and respond to non-technical incidents such as lost devices or policy violations
• Vendor and Systems Security Oversight (Secondary / Supporting Function)
  • Evaluate and improve IT vendor security practices and documentation
  • Review and approve system build forms to ensure secure configurations
  • Classify systems applications and data based on criticality to County operations
• Risk Management & Policy Governance (Secondary / Supporting Function)
  • Maintain and enhance IT security policies standards and procedures
  • Support risk assessment efforts and manage remediation of control gaps systems
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to reduce County risk
• Training and Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Coordinate staff training on compliance security and BC/DR roles
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop scalable compliant processes
  • Train ITS staff regarding their roles and responsibilities in the business continuity process
  • Maintain continuing education in cybersecurity compliance and BC/DR disciplines

• Communication skills associated with collaborative efforts for projects tasks troubleshooting and presentations:
  • Internal Customers
  • External Customers
  • Vendors

• This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety. Due to the sensitive nature of this position a public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories and fingerprinting
• This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours weekends and/or holidays

• Bachelors degree in a Information Security Computer Science Information Systems Business Continuity or related field AND
• Seven years progressively responsible professional level security and compliance experience in a large-scale IT environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered
• Strong acumen to understand critical business applications technical dependencies

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery experience in a large-scale IT environment with 5 years experience in BCP Program Management
• Multiple certifications in BCP Management such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
• (CRISC) Certified Business Continuity Manager (CBCM) Business Continuity Institute Certification (CBCI) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated environment and satisfying compliance requirements and directives.
• Knowledgeable in business continuity frameworks practices and principles including COBIT ISO 22301 FFIEC BCP Booklet FCA Operational Resilience Requirements (SYSC 15A.2)
• High level of accountability and ability to execute; familiar with estimating and planning own work effort including recognizing and escalating risks and issues in relation to delivery; attention to detail
• Must be a critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management expertise with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to interact communicate and relate security and risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County one of Americas fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The countys population in 2000 was about 588448 and weve only continued to grow since then with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnetts infrastructure includes more than 2750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Boards policy directives the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services Fire and Emergency Services Corrections Communications Support Services Financial Services Community Services Human Resources Information Technology Services Law Planning and Development Water Resources Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the Countys values.

In addition to the executive side of County government certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state Gwinnett they include the Sheriff Tax Commissioner District Attorney Solicitor Probate Court Judge and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest building trust and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship transparency and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging embracing and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology process and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process please click the links below:

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