Information Systems Security Officer - Engineering and Operations (ISSO-OPS)

ABOUT THE COURT

Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4,800 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead the charge in cybersecurity? As the Information Systems Security Officer - Engineering and Operations (ISSO-OPS) (Official classification title: Cyber Security Manager), you'll be at the forefront of designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining state-of-the-art information security solutions. These solutions are essential to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical information assets, including voice, mobile, data networks, applications, and computer infrastructures.

Imagine leading a talented team through the thrilling challenges of information security operations, architecture, and engineering. You'll create a comprehensive security strategy that not only addresses privacy concerns but also complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations. Collaborate with Court Technology Services leadership to align innovative technology initiatives with the Court’s bold mission and strategic goals.

This is more than just a role; it's an opportunity to drive innovation and lead a dynamic team in a rapidly evolving field. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and eager to take on new, exciting challenges, we want you on our team!

Key responsibilities: 

• Visionary Leadership: Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide security operations, architecture, and engineering vision, strategy, and programs to protect information assets.
• Team Management: Direct, plan, and organize the Information Security Operations and Engineering teams, ensuring effective project management and alignment with strategic goals.
• Incident Response: Manage the Court's response to information security incidents, ensuring they are appropriately addressed, documented, and reported.
• Security Tools Management: Evaluate, recommend, and implement security tools and services. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for these tools.
• Security Operations Oversight: Oversee the court’s Security Operations Center, ensuring SLAs are met and maintaining high quality of team members’ work.
• Standards and Compliance: Develop and maintain an information security reference architecture and framework. Ensure CTS divisions adhere to security standards.
• Industry Awareness: Monitor industry trends, regulations, and threats. Continually assess the organization’s exposure to new information security risks and develop contingency plans.

For a detailed job description, click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.  

TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIES

This position is eligible for telework following an initial training period.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application:

OPTION I:  Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems or related field -AND- 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining information security solutions; 2 years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.

OPTION II: 11 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining information security solutions; 2 years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.

OPTION III: Any combination of knowledge and experience that provides the required skills to perform the job. 

Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Proven track record of managing operations and/or engineering teams for over 8 years, with a focus on optimizing team performance, productivity, and achieving strategic goals.
• Extensive leadership experience, including overseeing and mentoring managers or supervisors for more than 3 years, with demonstrated success in building cohesive and high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement comprehensive technology or security teams and solutions from inception, with a clear record of defining, developing, and executing strategic initiatives.
• Significant experience in managing and responding to large-scale security incidents, with a proven ability to effectively lead incident response teams and mitigate risks.
• Expertise in designing and architecting advanced security technology solutions for large, complex environments, with a strong understanding of industry best practices and standards.
• Broad technical expertise across multiple technology disciplines, including systems, networks, applications, data, and analytics, with a strong ability to integrate and optimize these components for comprehensive security.
• Extensive experience working in highly regulated environments, such as publicly traded companies, finance, health, or government sectors, with a thorough understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory standards.
• Proven experience in managing outsourced Security Operations Centers (SOC), Network Operations Centers (NOC), or customer service providers, with a focus on maintaining high service quality and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs). 
• Strong negotiation skills with a history of successfully negotiating large, multi-year vendor contracts, and a demonstrated ability to achieve favorable terms and manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Extensive experience in supporting and advising executive leadership, with more than 2 years in such a role, and a proven ability to provide strategic insights and recommendations.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Qualifying evaluation of experience based upon submitted application materials and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who meet the selection requirements will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to six months and may be invited to participate in an oral interview. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

For general application information, please access the Online Employment Application Guide. 

Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below.

Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to MPenate@lacourt.org.

Salary : $140,161 - $204,907