Director, Security Operations Center

About the Employer

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

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The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Director, Security Operations Center for the Cybersecurity Unit of the Integrated Technology Services Division. The Director, Security Operations Center (SOC) is responsible for directing, planning, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive, enterprise-wide cybersecurity program to protect SDCOE electronic data and network infrastructure from external and internal security breaches, data loss, and privacy violations.

The Director, Security Operations Center is also tasked with providing cybersecurity services to San Diego County local education agencies (LEAs) as well as other statewide LEAs, as directed. This position is full-time and will offer the classified management benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and will participate in the CalPERS state retirement system.

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This position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accrediting organization and five (5) years working in a technical capacity in one or more of the following areas: database, programming, networking and at least one (1) year supervisory experience managing technical IT staff in a cybersecurity environment.

Master’s degree in computer science or closely related field is highly desirable.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid California Driver’s License
• Professional certification from GAIC or CISSP in one or more of the following areas:
  Incident Handling, Secure Programming, Security Leadership is desirable.

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience
• Letter of Introduction
• Two current letters of recommendation
• Copies of transcripts verifying degrees earned
• Copies of any certifications you wish to be considered

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is acollaborativeorganizationthatworkstoward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer greatemployee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal-opportunity employer.