ACOE - Director, Cyber Security

THE POSITION: The Director, Cyber Security develops, implements policies and procedures, monitors, and maintains cyber security programs, for the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and for Alameda County schools; identifies and addresses critical systems and critical digital assets; maintain cyber security attack mitigation and incident response capability; and provides assistance to higher level management as well as oversite and direction to relevant staff. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator.

LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544

TYPICAL DUTIES: Lead the development and improvement of security monitoring and incident response processes and solutions as required to support cyber security programs for ACOE and school districts, provide security guidance to staff for the maintenance of cyber security best practices. Provide a coordinated response to complex cyber-attacks; identify threats and develop suitable defense measures, evaluate system changes for security implications, and recommend enhancements; research and draft cyber security white papers. Operate security monitoring and incident response tool sets with a focus on continuous improvement; monitor for attacks, intrusions, vulnerabilities, and risks with systems and networks. Research, recommend and deploy solutions for incident response and digital forensics. Review equipment, material, hardware, time and cost requirements for cybersecurity solutions; contact vendors and contractors to request pricing and product information. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION

Letter of Introduction

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Comments and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Experience: Three (3) years related experience, which includes a minimum of two (2) years network systems security, design and/or configuration preferred. Equivalency: Any combination of education, training and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday/April 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED:

Completed EdJoin Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter

APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Application Review………………………………PASS/FAIL

2. Written Examination………….Weighted 50% (Wednesday,4/10)

3. Technical Oral PC Interview…….Weighted 50% (Monday, 4/15)

4. Technical Oral Final Interview……….(Wednesday, 4/17)

Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.