Information Technology Security Manager (Technology Services Administrator)

Information Technology Security Manager

(Technology Services Administrator)
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list used to fill current and future Information Technology Security Manager (Technology Services Administrator) vacancies within Auditor-Controller. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment will close on
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19 2025 at 11:59 PM (PT).

ORANGE COUNTY
Whether its manicured beach towns or celebrated theme parks all framed by oceanfront towns and luxury yachts Orange County is commonly known as The OC and stands out as one of the states most iconic destinations. With a population of over three million residents Orange County is the sixth largest county in the United States. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches three major harbors vast wilderness parks beautiful nature preserves and approximately 402 miles of riding and hiking trails. The OC is a destination region rich with top-notch universities and colleges some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation many corporate headquarters and technology firms and four international airports within an hours drive. Many world-class meeting and entertainment venues convention centers and some of the states most popular attractions such as Disneyland and California Adventure Resorts Knotts Berry Farm and major sports franchises including the Anaheim Angels Baseball Anaheim Ducks Hockey the U.S. Mens National Volleyball Team and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Womens National Volleyball Team call the OC home. Orange County embraces vibrant historic and diverse neighborhoods and welcomes millions of visitors per year truly making it where the world comes to live work and play.

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AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
The Auditor-Controller Department is committed to serving Orange County by ensuring accountability over public spending transparency of Taxpayer dollars and engaging the public in government. We carry out our vision and mission by conducting the Publics business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards by supporting ethical and responsible financial decisions throughout the County.

You can learn more about the Auditor-Controller Department by clickinghere.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Auditor-Controller (A-C) is seeking a talented Information Technology (IT) professional with a strong background in data security and excellent analytical and communication skills to perform a variety of professional technical and analytical duties for the Security and Workflow team.

The Information Technology Security Manager for the Security and Workflow team supports the county-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial human resources payroll and procurement systems and other A-C supported applications to ensure appropriate internal controls applicable functionality policy procedures and standards are compliant consistent support business needs and mitigate risks while promoting business efficiencies and meeting industry standards.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties that are related to security and workflow:

• Cybersecurity Program Support. Provide operational services to ensure compliance with policies for the management of assets controls configurations changes vulnerabilities incidents risks service continuity and external dependencies. Provide input into the strategic tactical and IT operational plans that help to determine the IT security direction policy standards and objectives for county-wide and agency-specific data governance. Align cybersecurity and privacy principles with organizational business requirements relevant to upholding confidentiality integrity and availability of information assets. Develop maintain and enforce security policies procedures standards baselines and guidelines. Work with county managers department directors and stakeholders to assess business requirements and implement security safeguards countermeasures and continuity operations. Maintain various technology disciplines and experiences including the design of security architecture for databases platforms and applications.
• Project Support and Consultation.Provide information and technology security analysis recommendations and guidance on technical design access testing and deployment strategies. Coordinate with functional technical and operational teams on system changes and enhancements. Identify information and technology security requirements and assess the status of existing security architecture and technologies. Prioritize proposed IT security improvement efforts to meet customer business needs.
• Audit Support. Provide audit support and information gathering. Coordinate with other units and departments on audit research response and implementation. Rectify audit findings related to security and workflow. Implement review and manage auditing of security event logs including methods of aggregation and data correlation for reporting and analysis.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will demonstrate at least four (4) years of professional technical experience and a bachelors degree or higher in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or a closely related field which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the jobs essential functions.

The ideal candidate will also possess extensive knowledge skills and abilities in the following competencies:

Technical Knowledge Technical Experience

• Knowledge of principles and practices of enterprise resource planning system (ERP) and related system and security management including ERP system backend processes data and control flow implementation methodology and software development cycles
• Knowledge of principles and practices of data security including database administration data classification encryption integrity controls security controls and handling requirements for sensitive information

• Proficiency in access control mechanisms data management auditing and backup/recovery strategies within both on-premises and cloud database environments
• Proficiency in technical system configurations including system roles access and workflow configurations

• A strong understanding of internal controls segregation of duties and risk management

Problem Solving and Analysis

• Ability to assess and analyze complex and challenging issues and communicate information and actions needed in a timely and responsive manner
• Ability to independently conduct research and accurately interpret relevant data to formulate recommendations for modifying program policies procedures and requirements
• Ability to work in a time sensitive environment to multi-task while handling and prioritizing multiple projects and to meet deadlines with accurate and complete work product
• Ability to develop new IT security improvements while complying with policies standards and objectives

Effective Communication

• Strong ability to effectively communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner based on the audience needs
• Ability to understand and meet the needs of varied departmental team members
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of organization including staff supervisors and upper-level management
• Ability to prepare and present complex reports to various levels of staff including management and executives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn about the minimum qualifications for the Technology Services Administrator position including physical and environmental conditions.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Appraisal Panel Application Screening (Weighted 100%):
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened/rated for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the desirable qualifications listed in the job bulletin will be placed on the eligible list.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)to review the policy.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List:Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device so please be thorough and complete in your response. See Resume is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Sam Apraku at or at

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.