Job Description
The Information Security (IS) Manager serves as the school districts chief information security officer and provides leadership, vision and oversight for the districts information security program. The IS manager directs planning and implementation of information security controls and services that support business operations and academic requirements while ensuring the district remains in compliance with Federal and state laws and requirements, district policies and procedures, and industry best practices. The position will identify, develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure the effective operation of a district-wide information security architecture; including reducing information and information technology risk; establishing appropriate standards and controls; directing the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures; and providing information security services to the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) community. 95%
- Develops and maintains the vision for information security, in consultation and collaboration with division departments and other district stakeholders, to deliver services to the district community with the academic mission and student success as the primary focus.
- Supervises assigned staff including hiring, establishing job performance standards, evaluating job performance, taking corrective action, training, assigning and scheduling work, and acting upon leave requests. Provide direction and guidance to Security Team members who may/may not be direct reports.
- Works with other groups within the Department of Technology Services, and with key customers across the district, to understand their unique information security challenges and needs and develop plans and strategies for meeting these customer expectations.
- Collaborates and coordinates with key stakeholders in the business and financial affairs division to ensure tactical and strategic alignment associated with the overall district compliance efforts.
- Regularly and frequently provides reports, data, and other documentation for internal consumption and for key stakeholders in other divisions to facilitate the internal information security audit function and separation of duties.
- Provides feedback, advice, collaboration, and assists in the development of strategic planning, budgeting, and policies related to information security by maintaining a close and interactive dialogue with divisions, departments, appropriate District committees, and other stakeholders.
- Directs information security initiatives and through the interaction and coordination with district staff and external customers and ensures that progress is reported and aligned with the strategic goals of the Department of Technology Services and the District.
- Leads all activities associated with the maintenance and improvement of an inclusive and comprehensive information security program based on ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for the entire district in support of academic and administrative information and technology.
- Assesses the security impact of: new information requirements and processes; new technology implementations; and organizational changes. Organizes, convenes, and moderates information security program committees, councils, and working groups.
- Chairs the District's Information Security Committee (ISC) and provides advisory services for information security and privacy to the Chief Information Officer and broad strategic guidance to support the District-wide information security program.
- Serves as a resource person regarding information security matters and related emerging technologies; maintains an information security and web presence providing service to all members of the SPS community.
- Leads, coordinates, and directs the work efforts and professional development plans for information security personnel.
- Serves as a member of the Department of Technology Services (DoTS) Management/Leadership Team, and works collaboratively to develop the Information Security Office including all appropriate roles and responsibilities, oversight, training, security auditing, etc.
- Oversees the District's IT Disaster Recovery Planning, and the District's Business Continuity planning and implementation.
5%- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER FUNCTIONS: - May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
DISTRICT-WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES: Collaboration Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
- Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
- Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
- Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
- Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.
Getting Results (Action Oriented) Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
- Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
- Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
- Strives for new levels of performance.
Decision Quality & Problem Solving Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.
- Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
- Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
- Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
- Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.
Integrity Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
- Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
- Represents information and data accurately and completely.
- Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
- Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.
Accountability Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.
- Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
- Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
- Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
- Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
- Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.
RELEVANT COMPETENCIES: Developing Others Is a people builder; provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes direct reports to accept developmental moves.
- Gives people assignments that help to develop their abilities.
- Work collaboratively with direct reports to set meaningful performance objectives.
- Meets regularly with direct reports to review developmental progress.
- Recognizes and reinforces developmental efforts and improvements.
Building Effective Teams Builds cohesive teams of people within the organization; shares wins and success such that each team member feels valuable and appreciated; guides teams to establish and achieve goals.
- Creates high performance environment where others pull together to get things done.
- Promotes collaboration and removes obstacles to teamwork.
- Celebrates successes and rewards team achievements.
- Monitors and evaluates team successes and challenges while providing productive feedback.
Managing & Measuring Work Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.
- Identifies people and resources necessary to accomplish tasks.
- Develops success indicators and monitors and reports status based on those indicators.
- Develops effective communication skills and tools to interact with team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to uncertainty and constant changes
- Ability to consistently be at work and on time, follow instructions (verbal and written), respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Ability to embrace and promote a diverse environment, and to develop and establish an Information Security educational program to assure the highest level of security compliance throughout the District.
- Working knowledge and demonstrable experienc]]>
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