SENIOR SECURITY CONTROLS ASSESSOR - BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY (ACTIVELY RECRUITED)

Senior Security Controls Assessor - Bureau Of Technology

Test and evaluate controls within systems or organizations to ensure proper implementation, functionality, and achievement of desired outcomes. Assess the quality of risk management processes to identify security and privacy strengths and weaknesses, developing strategies to address deficiencies. Conduct security control assessments, identify vulnerabilities, analyze policies, recommend enhancements, and prepare detailed assessment plans and reports to improve security posture.

The Senior Security Controls Assessor position is a highly technical function in the Information Technology (IT) field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to independently guide staff in area of specialization to drive business success.
• Ability to provide in-depth insight, advice, and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a senior team member and communicate advanced specialized knowledge to team members, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks: NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Criminal Justice and Information Services (CJIS), etc.
• Knowledge of network, server, and data storage architecture, operations, and protocols.
• Knowledge of application development methodologies and regulatory regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Four (4) years of technical security control assessment, design, information security audit, risk management, policy design, and development experience or directly related experience
• Valid driver's license is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of one of the following professional certifications: CRISC, CISA, or CGRC is preferred.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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Salary Range: $106,635 - $117,778/yearly

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.

This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.