Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer

The City of Scottsdale's Chief Information Security Officer develops, implements and monitors a strategic, comprehensive information security program to ensure appropriate levels of confidentiality, integrity, availability, safety, privacy, and recovery of information assets owned, controlled or / and processed by the city. Manages and assesses security risk and violations with the City's computing systems, communications networks and other data processing assets.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $153,816.00 / annually.

First review of applications will be October 21, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited educational institution with specialization in the area of computer, network security and networking.
• A minimum of seven years' experience in the security field demonstrating knowledge of sound security practices.
• Two years' supervisory experience is required.
• Experience with MS Windows, UNIX / Linux, network protocols, wired and wireless networks, and TCP / IP network environments.
• Experience with creating security policies, enterprise standards, and compliance issues related to computer security.
• An equivalent combination of education and / or job related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements :

Essential Functions

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Work Environment / Physical Demands

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For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Benefits Highlights

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process : The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include :

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.