General Summary
The CISO performs technical, business, and administrative duties related to the security of information technology operations, technical infrastructure support, and data protection within Richland County.
The CISO will be responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of security standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse system environments (e.g., web-based systems, client server systems, AS400 systems, mobile platforms, cloud platforms, etc.)
Regularly interacts with the RCIT Business Systems Division and GIS Division. Regularly interacts with department heads and their employees from all of Richland County’s departments, including the county’s Risk Manager, Legal Department, HR Department, and Finance Department. Regularly interacts with outside consultants and outside vendors, including the county’s financial external auditor.
General DimensionsEducationMust have successfully completed college level course work in related topics, or attended related professional seminars, or have equivalent professional experience. High school diploma is required. Must be able to supply written proof of completion for all course work and/or degrees that are being used to satisfy the minimum training requirements.
CertificationsGIAC (Global Information Assurance Certifications) an affiliate of the SANS Institute and Cisco Certifications are preferred. Must be able to attain GIAC certification within first year of employment.
The following certifications will be used for compensation considerations:
CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Security+: CompTIA
GSLC: GIAC Cyber Security Leadership
SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials
GCIH: GIAC Certified Incident Handler
GCIA: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
GPEN: GIAC Penetration Tester
GWAPT: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester
GPPA: GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst
GCWN: GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator
GISF: GIAC Information Security Fundamentals
GCED: GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
GAWN: GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks
GCUX: GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator
GXPN: GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester
GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
GMOB: GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst
GCCC: GIAC Critical Controls Certification
Cisco CCENT
Cisco CCNA Security
Cisco CCNP Security
Cisco CCIE Security
CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer
Compensation Minimum: $96,972.39Skills Required
- High school diploma
- College-level coursework in related topics, related professional seminars, or equivalent professional experience
- Ability to provide written proof of coursework and/or degrees used to satisfy training requirements
- Attain GIAC certification within the first year of employment
- GIAC or Cisco certification
- CISSP, Security+, GSLC, SSCP, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, GWAPT, GPPA, GCWN, GISF, GCED, GAWN, GCUX, GXPN, GICSP, GMOB, GCCC, Cisco CCENT, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or CCISO certification
What We Do
The County Government is dedicated to providing exceptional public services through effective planning, proactive leadership, and inclusive governance. It offers a variety of services through its numerous departments, including health services, economic support, public safety, and land.
