Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Data Quality, Information Assets, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leading Edge Technology, Risk Management, Security Monitoring, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership
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 $10,000 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 County's evolving and complex business needs.
ITD’s mission is to keep the County seamlessly connected, by managing and optimizing the County's critical technology framework while pioneering resilient, secure, reliable and competitive solutions. View ITD services here.
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 threats. In 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 County's 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 officers. In 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 and proactively 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 the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section 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.Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Agency: Information Technology
Location: Information Technology Department, 1590 Moffett Street, Salinas