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Chief Security Officer

County Of Monterey

Job Location:

Salinas, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 14885 - 20329

Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Open Until Filled

Priority Screen Date: July 27 2026

Exam #: 26/14K52/07SP

All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.

ITD may offer up to a $10000 sign-on Bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.

Be part of a team that is committed to promoting innovative technology that transforms government and its ability to service constituents. The County of Monterey Information Technology Department (ITD) a team of diverse and skilled professionals is at the forefront of delivering essential technology solutions that are vital to meeting the Countys evolving and complex business needs.

ITDs mission is to keep the County seamlessly connected by managing and optimizing the Countys critical technology framework while pioneering resilient secure reliable and competitive solutions. View ITD serviceshere.

The ITD Information Security Division plays a pivotal role in ensuring the availability and integrity of County data. Our dedicated team vigilantly monitors information assets for any signs of compromise employing state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to detect and respond to potential the event of security incidents we employ robust strategies to restore assets promptly minimizing disruptions to County operations and ensuring continuity of essential services. Through collaborative partnerships and continuous education initiatives we empower County departments to stay ahead of evolving threats and effectively manage security risks.

The Chief Security Officer (CSO) reports directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and is responsible for leading the Countys information security operations and supervising a team of security engineers. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative security technology leader that can successfully navigate a matrixed environment with both an internal team and departmental security addition the successful candidate will possess deep knowledge and experience in both on premise and cloud based security technology and will be able to enhance awareness andproactively strengthen our security posture.

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The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process be sure to read theHiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spousessection located towards the end of this job flier.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

Acts as a consultant to all County information technology functions in the review of security policies computer operations access controls system security computer applications and network and data security.
Develops promotes and presents security awareness education to all levels of the County organization.
Reviews all system-related information security plans throughout the Countys network to ensure alignment between security practices.
Plans prioritizes delegates and reviews the work of assigned staff.
Consults with the County Counsels Office to provide legal investigative services related to information technology.
Directs the monitoring of County systems and networks for malicious or unusual activity that may allow the unauthorized access and/or attacks such as the presence of malware viruses worms botnets backdoors and runaway services.
Develops establishes implements and directs the Countys information technology security program across all departmental divisions and units.
Leads and trains the Information Security Response Team; coordinates all incident preparedness activities.
Upon request conducts security risk assessments and business impact analysis of all County departments in coordination with departmental security assessment teams/staff.
Acts as the central point of contact related to violations of information technology security policies and investigates or assists in the investigation of violations.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws accreditation standards and monitors information security technologies to ensure organizational adoption and compliance; maintains up-to-date knowledge of general threats to local government and methods of attack.
Develops coordinates and maintains policies pertaining to information technology security.
Works with County-wide task forces committees and departmental liaisons to implement security policies procedures and infrastructure modifications.

To view the complete classification description please visit the county of Monterey website:Chief Security Officer

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

Principles and methods used in the analysis and development of information security systems and procedures.
Principles of management and supervision.
Currently accepted information security standards guidelines and theories.
Computer technology.
Information technology equipment operation capacity and capability.
Analytical techniques relating to the assessment of business needs and the generation of management decision making information.
Information technology security practices.
Current information security regulations including Federal Information Security Management Act Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Federal Information Processing Standard National Institute of Standards and Technology Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information and various other laws regulations and statues.
Hacker tools and techniques used to gain unauthorized access to computer systems.

Skill and Ability to:

Analyze assess and interpret complex data policies procedures regulations and legislation.
Understand and apply the technologies used to collect access store and transmit information in all forms.
Identify information security needs for the County.
Effectively motivate supervise and direct the work of others.
Prepare and present effective clear and concise reports and correspondence.
Analyze problems identify solutions and make recommendations.
Prioritize and meet project timelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Exercise good judgment decisiveness and creativity.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education:

Possession of a bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university;

AND

Experience:

At least six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing varied and complex work in the areas of information security administration network systems and/or desktop systems including at least two (2) years of experience supervising or managing technical staff and/or serving as a technical expert.

Licenses/Certifications:
Certification in an information security discipline (i.e. GIAC ISACA or ISC2 certifications) is desirable.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:

Successfully pass a background investigation including but not limited to a fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license with a satisfactory driving record or be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work outside of normal business hours as needed including on-call evenings weekends holidays and during times of emergency and/or disaster.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Applicationand SelectionProcedures
Apply online at the priority screen date of July:59PM (PST)

Hard copyapplications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Information Technology Department
Attn: Suzanne Paluck Human Resources Analyst

1590 Moffett Street

Salinas CA 93905
Phone: Email:

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to the Supplemental Questions

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review.Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e. surviving spouses of veterans spouses of totally disabled veterans and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link:Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans preference points veterans or eligible military spousesmustcomplete andemaila Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the priority screen dateto

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. to request reasonable accommodation contact Suzanne Paluck Human Resources Analyst at or .

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