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Division Director Security, Risk, and Compliance

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Division Director Security, Risk, and Compliance

Salary

$113,857.37 - $130,935.98 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07160

Department

IT & Innovation

Division

ITi Security

Opening Date

09/03/2025

Closing Date

9/17/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Under the direction of the Director, Information Technology and Innovation (ITi) and working collaboratively with other ITi Division Directors and Managers, take responsibility for providing strategic and operational leadership for the county's security architecture, information security, and risk & compliance functions. This leadership position will oversee the development and implementation of security strategies, ensuring the protection of the county’s information assets and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The role involves managing and guiding managers and individual contributors in creating a secure, compliant, and resilient service-oriented IT environment.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $113,857.37 - $130,935.976 annually. The full salary range for this position is $113,857.37 - $170,786.05 annually.

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Collaborate with the ITi leadership team to develop and implement security, risk, and compliance strategies.

+ Ensure comprehensive information security practices are in place, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

+ Develop and implement risk management programs to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.

+ Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.

+ Monitor and analyze security metrics and performance indicators, providing regular reports to the Director and other stakeholders.

+ Coordinate with other departments to ensure security and compliance requirements are integrated into all IT projects and initiatives.

+ Oversee the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.

+ Foster a culture of security awareness and compliance across the organization.

+ Initiates, facilitates, and promotes activities to create information security awareness throughout organization

+ Provide oversight and ownership for intrusion detection and response

+ Coordination of security assessments and penetration testing

+ Designing cost effective security architectures that support county business objectives, and comply with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations Monitor multiple external sources of threat and vulnerability information and communicate risks to key personnel.

+ Attends conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

+ Evaluate and maintain the information security budget

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

Supervision

+ Provide direct supervision of staff

Qualifications for Success

+ Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse security, risk, and compliance functions.

+ Strong decision-making skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

+ Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and changing technical environment.

+ Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficiency in relevant technologies and tools, including security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and risk management tools.

+ Ability to work independently and within established guidelines, with excellent attention to detail.

+ Ability to inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

+ Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

+ Strong technical background and understanding of enterprise networking and datacenter environments

+ Up-to-date knowledge of security threats and exploitation techniques

+ Experience conducting technical security assessments and penetration testing using open source and commercial tools

+ Experience with scripting and programming languages a plus (Python, PowerShell, BASH, .NET).

More Qualifications for Success

Education

+ A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field.

Experience

+ Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in security, risk and compliance

+ Minimum of four (4) years of leadership experience, including supervision of individual contributors, with evidence of making impactful change.

+ Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks including HIPAA Security Rule, PCI compliance, IRS 1075, and CJIS

License and/or certification

+ Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver’s License is required

+ ITIL Foundation Certification is desired

+ Possession of one of more of the following security certifications is preferred: SSCP, CISM, CISA, HISP, CISSP and/or NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner

Background Check

Must pass criminal (CBI) and (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check

Other

Per our County Mission statement, “to responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation”, this position will own and pursue integrity and innovation.

+ Must be able to work outside of regular business hours to respond to system outages

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ no

03

This role requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in security, risk and compliance. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

04

This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of leadership experience, including supervision of individual contributors, with evidence of making impactful change. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Provide an example of a time when you identified and solved a problem that needed immediate remediation.

06

We want to improve our communication with employees about security procedures and risks. Provide an example of a strategy you would use to accomplish this.

07

What steps would you take to protect the county’s sensitive and confidential data?

08

Please describe a time when you had to manage a crisis in ITi security.

09

How would you ensure that the Security teams roles and responsibilities align with the county’s mission and vision?

10

This role requires possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's license. Do you or can you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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