Fort Bend County

Compensation

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Develops, implements and monitors a strategic IT security plan and road map. Manages/Oversee, the information security organizations. Facilitates the formation of an information security steering committee or advisory board then acts as manager of the committee activities. Develops, maintains, and publishes up-to-date information security policies, standards and guidelines. Develops and manages the information security budgets and monitors variances. Creates and manages information security awareness training programs for all employees, contractors and approved system users Works directly with Information Technology peers, appointed officials and elected officials to facilitate IT risk assessments and processes and works with stakeholders throughout the county on identifying acceptable levels of risk. Works with the members of the IT team on the architecture of IT applications and infrastructure assuring that security is maximized. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or related field. 10 years Information Technology experience. Working knowledge of Information Technology Principles. Strong multi-platform system technical skills; analytical and system design skills. Strong background in technical support and project/operations management. Exceptional supervisory and organizational skills. Verbal and written communications skills. Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, other employees, and elected officials. STARTING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.