Chief Information Security Officer at Los Angeles Unified School District
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Job Summary
Job Summary
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. LAUSD’s Information Technology Division (ITD) supports and enables student achievement and operational efficiency by providing innovative technology solutions for our students, their families, our employees and our community. The Division’s recent initiatives which include closing the digital divide, strengthening security of our data, migrating major systems to the cloud, and updating infrastructure at our schools, facilitate each student’s path to college and career readiness. LAUSD’s IT Division supports over 1 million users, manages over 92,000 wireless access points, and distributes and maintains over 130,000 network devices. We are looking to fill this critical role with a candidate that has a proven track record as a Chief Information Security Officer/Head of Information Security leading cyber security programs for large organizations with complex technical infrastructure. Her or his background will include extensive experience developing and managing risk-based security programs using a wide variety of cyber security technologies and implementing a risk management framework that involved strategies for governance, risk, and compliance.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: * A BA/BS from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in a related field. * Six years of executive or management level experience in systems security. Experience must include: -telecommunications and networking security -application and systems security -application development security -user authentication and authorization management -information systems vulnerability assessment -physical data security Possession of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent and at least one of the following security certifications or equivalent is required: -GIAC Certified Information Security Officer (GISO) -GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) -GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW) -GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) BENEFITS PACKAGE: We Offer an Extensive Benefits Package! Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family. Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Executive employees enjoy 24 days of paid vacation each year. Paid Holidays: Full time employees receive 13 paid days off each year.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: * A BA/BS from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in a related field. * Six years of executive or management level experience in systems security. Experience must include: -telecommunications and networking security -application and systems security -application development security -user authentication and authorization management -information systems vulnerability assessment -physical data security Possession of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent and at least one of the following security certifications or equivalent is required: -GIAC Certified Information Security Officer (GISO) -GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) -GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW) -GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) BENEFITS PACKAGE: We Offer an Extensive Benefits Package! Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family. Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Executive employees enjoy 24 days of paid vacation each year. Paid Holidays: Full time employees receive 13 paid days off each year.
Application Deadline
6/30/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/16/2022
Contact
Shanna Frappier
213-241-5537
213-241-5537
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Up to $240,000/year + excellent benefits
Length of Work Year
12 months a year
Employment Type
Full Time