Chief Information Security Officer

The district participates in both an Alternative Work Schedule and Hybrid Work from Home Program.

Under general direction from the Director of Engineering and Technology, and within the framework of policies and procedures, plans, organizes, coordinates and implements District-wide cybersecurity compliance, activities and operations, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information technology systems; serves as a subject matter expert and an internal consultant on cybersecurity and information privacy matters to improve cybersecurity risk management, and performs a variety of professional and technical level tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The incumbent in this position directs the Districtwide information technology security program while performing the full range of routine to complex and specialized technical activities in cybersecurity and information privacy. Assignments are given in general terms and subject to periodic review while in progress and upon completion by the Director of Engineering and Technology. There is significant latitude for discretion and independent judgment in the selection of work methods to achieve established goals.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) + Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) + GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) + Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Examples of Duties

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Typical Qualifications

Typical Qualifications:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in information systems, computer science, or closely related field and five (5) years progressively responsible professional level work experience in Information Security.

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver’s license upon hire and have a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of information technology security certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are highly desirable.

Selection Procedure

Selection Procedure:

Application materials including a supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online at: www.acwd.org/jobs. The first review of applications will be Friday, August 8, 2025. As soon as a candidate has been selected, the position will close.

Candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in a qualification appraisal as well as an interview by an appraisal panel. Candidates passing the qualifications appraisal process will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration. Top-ranking candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the hiring Supervisor.

Health Insurance: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. Under the Cafeteria Plan, employees will receive a flex dollar allowance to purchase healthcare coverage, and qualifying voluntary products.

Dental and Vision: Coverage for the employee and eligible dependents is fully paid by the District.

Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) benefit depends on whether the employee is a "new" member or "classic" member under state law.

Classic member: Employee who is a member of PERS or reciprocal agency within six months of hire at ACWD. 2.5% @ 55 with 8% employee contribution. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, Unused Sick Leave Credit, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Final Compensation 1 Year, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Prior Service. The District picks up 2.5% of the CalPERS retirement contribution.

New member: Employees hired after 12/31/12 who were not members of PERS or a reciprocal agency within the last six months of hire at ACWD. 2% @ 62 with 7% employee contribution. Effective 7/1/23 PEPRA employee contributions will increase to 7.75%. $5000 Retired Death Benefit, 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4, 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase, Additional Opportunity to Elect 1959 Survivor Benefits, Final Compensation 3 Years, Military Service Credit as Public Service, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage, Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to Continue After Remarriage of Survivor, Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, Prior Service, Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service, Unused Sick Leave Credit.

Social Security/Medicare: The District does not participate in Social Security, but provides a 1.45% matching Medicare contribution.

Retiree Health Benefits: Coverage is provided through the CalPERS Health program. The District's contribution for retiree coverage shall be the PEMHCA minimum contribution as determined by CalPERS on an annual basis. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for various eligibility and plan details.

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2019 will receive a defined-contribution benefit into a retiree health savings account.

Life Insurance: The District provides you with Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D Insurance of one and one half times your annual salary to a maximum of $250,000. There is no cost to employee for this insurance.

Long Term Disability: The District provides you with Long Term Disability Income Insurance of 66 2/3% of monthly earnings with a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000.

Short Term Disability: Coverage is provided through the District for employees working more than 20 hours per week at 66 2/3% of base weekly earnings for the first 12 weeks up to a weekly benefit maximum of $2,350.

Deferred Compensation: Optional deferred income plans allowing tax sheltering of current income and payment later as supplemental retirement income. The District pays a match of up to $2,250 per year to the employee's 401(a).

Vacation: 10 days first year, increasing to 25 days after 20 years.

Holidays: 11 days per year.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year

Management Leave: 80 hours to 96 hours of Management Leave per calendar year (depending on classification).

Employee Assistance Program: Up to 6 sessions for employees and family members for professional consultation and short-term counseling for personal problems.

Tuition Reimbursement: The District will reimburse 100% of the total tuition and textbook costs incurred in taking courses outside of normal working hours related to District employment up to an annual maximum of $5,250.