The city of Dallas is hiring a chief information security officer to lead its enterprise information security program and oversee efforts to protect the availability, integrity and confidentiality of city data and systems.
The opening comes as the city looks to fill the role on a permanent basis. The city website shows the position is currently held on an interim basis by Derrick Age.
According to the posting, the CISO serves as the process owner for all assurance activities related to information security and works with executive management to determine acceptable levels of organizational risk. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a citywide information security management program to ensure information assets are adequately protected.
Key responsibilities include directing a comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program, identifying and addressing weaknesses in security procedures and facilitating risk assessment and management processes across departments. The position also supports business technology planning by providing current insight and future vision for systems and infrastructure, and develops and maintains security frameworks to mitigate risk and strengthen protections.
Additional duties include ensuring consistent application of security policies and standards across projects and services, providing leadership and oversight for the city’s information security organization, collaborating with stakeholders to raise awareness of risk management concerns and supporting training and education efforts related to cybersecurity initiatives.
The full-time position is based in Dallas and offers a salary range of $152,984-$191,214 annually. The posting closes May 1.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in IT management, computer science or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in IT management and security, including building and implementing IT infrastructure and identifying risk. Required certifications include CISSP or CISM, and candidates must demonstrate the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government secret security clearance.
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City of Dallas Hiring Chief Information Security Officer
What to Know:
- The city of Dallas is hiring a chief information security officer to lead its citywide information security management program.
- The role is being filled in the interim by Derrick Age.
