Security Manager, Information Technology

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Imperial Valley College is co-recipient of the 2023 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence. It offers a full range of associate degrees, professional certificates and basic skills courses as well as a comprehensive array of university transfer and education courses.

IVC has an annual full-time enrollment of more than 10,000 students.  The Aspen award committee noted that IVC has created one of the nation's most effective partnerships with local K-12 systems and has excelled in graduation rates and post-graduation success of its student population. Its student success is based upon IVC's work in eliminating barriers, addressing student challenges and fostering a culture of care in a rural area with high rates of poverty and traditionally low rates of educational attainment.

Imperial Valley College is known throughout the region for its outstanding career programs, excellent programs of study in business, quality allied health, renewable energy and public safety programs and for excellent transfer and general education courses.  IVC is also a major economic engine in Imperial County. It is responsible for infusing millions of dollars annually into the local economy through its construction projects, general operations and annual earnings of its current students and graduates. For additional details regarding Imperial Valley College click here. 

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general direction of assigned supervisor, manages assigned personnel, provides strategic leadership and guidance for the architecture, development, implementation, integration, maintenance, and enhancement of the district's information security systems; network security systems, processes, and policies; architects and implements the district's cloud security strategy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents in this position are subject to frequent public contact and interruption; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion; may work at any district location or authorized facility with occasional evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on an as-needed basis. Occasional travel may be requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities described below are intended only as illustrations of the diverse types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. 

1.Personnel staffing, supervision, evaluation, and training/professional development. 

2.Oversees scheduling, assignments, and the daily workflow of assigned staff (classified staff, student and temporary workers, cloud security service providers, security vendors/contractors, and other staff as assigned). 

3.Exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. 

4.Plan, organize, schedule, and manage security upgrades on critical IT (Information Technology) infrastructure; update the district's security plan, incident response plan, business continuity plan, and respond to any cyber incidents or events that occur. 

5.Ensure appropriate security policies, NIST and CIS (Center for Internet Security) controls are applied to all workstations, devices, infrastructure, and server systems; perform routine security audits and oversee mitigation efforts.

6.Create, implement, and update security related policies, procedures, protocols, and practices to meet current requirements; assist in the communication and reporting of the district's cybersecurity stance, support, and resources as needed. 

7.As it relates to cyber security assist in the secure management and maintenance of the district's network authentication systems, technology infrastructure, and security systems, including but not limited to, enterprise systems, servers, firewalls, backup, network, physical plant, data centers, disaster recovery systems, email security, and office suite environment; manage and maintain the district's security event information system and data loss prevention software. 

8.Design, plan, test, implement, and document complex security enhancements and refresh cycles to the network infrastructure; oversee all outsourced managed detection and response or security operations; determine program needs, budget requirements, and ensure maximum return on investment. 

9.Coordinate security related projects and work activities between technical operations, enterprise applications, and network systems staff. 

10. Implement system software/hardware security standards, upgrade procedures, and maintenance activities to meet reliability, security, accessibility standards, and expectations. 

11. Recommend innovative technologies and/or upgrades to current technologies to improve security; promote and coordinate the development of training and education on IT security and related matters; develop appropriate security incident notification procedures.

Please click here to view the full job description.Education And Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in information security, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or other related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in information security and/or infrastructure systems in support of a complex enterprise level network; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance program.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

License or Certificate SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner and/or CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Other Requirements:

Imperial Community College is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. It is important that our employees' values align with our District's mission and goals for Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access.

IMPORTANT:  To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application.

Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

RANGE 6 ON THE UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3.  Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review current salary schedule.

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 3, 2024, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. 

A standard application consists of the following:

• Online District Application

• Cover Letter

• Professional Resume

• ALL Academic Transcripts showing the date degree was awarded/conferred.

• NOTE:  Please note that no additional attachments or information beyond the required documents noted above will be considered as part of the application. We kindly request that you adhere to the specified requirements outlined in the application guidelines.

For Additional inquiries please contact:

Martha Gutierrez

HR Technician - Recruitment

Phone: 760-355-6212

Email: martha.gutierrez@imperial.eduImperial Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.