INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER) (UNCLASSIFIED)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER) (UNCLASSIFIED)

Salary

$105,086.59 - $145,836.57 Annually

Location

Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Unclassified

Job Number

26-03079 (U)

Department

Enterprise Technology Solutions

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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General Statement of Duties

This employee directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the assigned division within the Enterprise Technology Solutions department. The employee leads citywide information security policy development, programming, networking education and awareness, compliance, and enforcement efforts. Employee also manages security breach response activities, facilitates city cyber defense and risk analysis initiatives, and contributes to the development and implementation of the organizations disaster recovery and business continuity plans for all critical business systems and infrastructures. Employee stays current on cybersecurity trends, tools, and best practices and utilizes the latest information security technologies to improve the citys cyber defense capabilities. Employee coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Enterprise Technology Solutions Department Director. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of program development and policy administration.
• Current and emerging information security trends, threats, tactics, and cyber defense mechanisms.
• IT security principles, information security assessment methods, enterprise level security and network monitoring tools, and investigative techniques.
• System documentation, report writing, technical writing, and public speaking.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Information technology systems, hardware and software; implementation of systems. Mainframe, personal computer, client-server operations, and local/wide-area networks. State-of-the-art computer software/hardware for geographic information systems. Complex information directly related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of networking (metro, wide area, and local area network).
• Technologies and trends, including active directory, IT security, tools.

Skill to:

• Identify security requirements for city IT systems and infrastructures.
• Improve citywide information security protection and detection capabilities.
• Conduct network intrusion and penetration tests to assess city security defense systems.
• Define and implement security policies and procedures that reduce risk and improve citywide cyber defenses.
• Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
• Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:

• Collaborate with city leadership and all city departments to develop and lead comprehensive citywide information security program.
• Advise city leadership during and information security event and lead city security breach response efforts.
• Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
• Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
• Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
• Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Examples of Work Performed:

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Regional Computer Center.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Monitor their organization's networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs.

Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.

Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches.

Conduct penetration testing, which is when analysts simulate attacks to look for vulnerabilities in their systems before they can be exploited.

Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends.

Develop security standards and best practices for their organization.

Recommend security enhancements.

Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures.

Consult with managers to determine the role of IT systems in an organization.

Research emerging technologies to decide if installing them can increase the organization's efficiency and effectiveness.

Prepare an analysis of costs and benefits so that management can decide if IT systems and computing infrastructure upgrades are financially worthwhile.

Conduct testing to ensure that the systems work as expected.

Train the systems' end users and write instruction manuals.

Required Education and Experience

Open: Each applicant must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science, computer engineering, business administration, or a related field. Each applicant must have a minimum 4 years of related paid project management or professional management experience and administrative experience with knowledge of information systems and enterprise business systems. Masters degree will be supplemented with 2 years of relative work experience.

Promotional: Each applicant must have a minimum of five years of paid experience in managing enterprise business systems and served one year as an Information Technology Assistant Manager with the City of Cincinnati plus a associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in information systems, management, business administration, computer engineering, computer science, geography or a related field required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Security and networking experience is strongly preferred.

CISSP and Network experience is strongly preferred.

Must have a valid drivers license.

Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Candidates must attach their Joint Services Transcripts evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) if they would like military course work to be considered as part of the application review. Please follow the link below for additional information.

https://www.dantes.doded.mil/EducationPrograms/get-credit/creditmilitary.html

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; travel to various locations within the City.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.

Probationary Period:

None

Supervision Exercised:

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.

HR Contact: gustavo.rodriguez@cincinnati-oh.gov.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnatis workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Years Day

Martin Luther King Day

Presidents Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employees spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnatis Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Doctoral Degree
• Masters Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• Some College (degree incomplete)
• High School or GED
• Less than High School or GED
• Other

02

For internal candidates only. Do you: 1. Possess a minimum of five years of paid experience in managing enterprise business systems AND 2. Served at least one year as an Information Technology Assistant Manager with the City of Cincinnati AND 3. Possess an associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in information systems, management, business administration, computer engineering, computer science, geography or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science, computer engineering, business administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list specific degree including field. If none, type "N/A."

05

How many years of paid experience do you have in related project management, professional management, and administrative experience with knowledge of information systems and enterprise business systems?

• None
• Some, less than 1
• At least 1, less than 2
• At least 2, less than 3
• At least 3, less than 4
• At least 4, less than 5
• At least 5

06

Please list any relevant certifications that you possess, i.e., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GIAC. If none, type "N/A."

07

Have you led cyber security or roadmap development across multiple departments?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please briefly describe your experience. "See resume" is not an acceptable response.

09

Please describe your experience in leading major incident response activities, facilitating tabletop exercises, developing after-action reports, and tracking remediation efforts through closure. If none, type "N/A." "See resume" is not an acceptable response.

10

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Cincinnati

Address 805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone 513-352-2400

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm