DEPUTY CHIEF Information Security Officer Department of Technology

Company Description

• Application Opening – January 16, 2026.
• Final date to receive applications – Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as this job announcement will close at any time, but not earlier than 11:59PM PST, Friday, February 6, 2026.

Are you ready to make an impact in one of the most innovative cities? The Department of Technology (DT) is looking for passionate IT professionals to help shape the future of technology in San Francisco! As the centralized technology services provider for the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), DT delivers critical infrastructure and services to over 33,000 employees—supporting public safety, municipal broadband, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and more!

With a $140M annual budget and a team of 300 experts, DT is leading the charge in digital transformation. DT provides services through our core areas of IT Excellence:

• IT Project Management Office
• Enterprise Application Services
• Cloud Center of Excellence
• IT Operations and Support including the Service Desk and NOC
• City Infrastructure including the Network, Telcom and Data Centers
• Office of Cybersecurity including Cyber Defense, Identity Management and Disaster Recovery
• Public Safety Systems and Municipal Broadband Fiber
• SFGovTV Broadcasting Services
• IT Finance and Administration Services
• Emerging Technologies

Innovative & Impactful Work At DT, you won’t just work on IT—you’ll power a city. Your expertise will directly impact the residents of San Francisco, from closing the digital divide to ensuring secure, efficient city operations.

Benefits of Working for CCSF:
In addition to challenging and rewarding work, the City provides a generous suite of benefits to its employees.

• Competitive pay, benefits, and retirement options
• Career growth opportunities through training, internal mobility, and subsidized education
• Diverse work environment in a diverse city

Join the team that’s shaping the future of technology in San Francisco. Apply today and be part of a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven IT team!

The City and County of San Francisco’s Department of Technology (DT), Office of Cybersecurity, is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) to support the City’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in leading the development, implementation, and management of the Citywide Cybersecurity Program. This executive-level position is responsible for guiding risk management, governance, and cybersecurity operations in alignment with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and City policies.

The Deputy CISO will also:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Cyber Defense division, including cyber detection, monitoring, incident response, and investigation.
• Support monitoring and optimizing DT’s organizational structure, staffing, and service levels, ensuring effective cybersecurity practices across the City and County.
• Take strategic leadership role requiring deep cybersecurity expertise, experience managing complex organizational dynamics, and a demonstrated ability to lead large-scale technical initiatives in the public sector.
• Assist the City CISO with financial and strategic planning for the Office of Cybersecurity, and help coordinate communications with City staff, Departmental Information Security Officers, and external partners at the state and federal levels.
• Play a critical leadership role in advancing the City and County of San Francisco’s cybersecurity posture, supporting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in defining and executing the City’s cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Serves as acting CISO when required and ensures alignment of City cybersecurity policies, standards, and practices with compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Leads the Cyber Defense Division, overseeing staff responsible for 24/7 cyber incident response, security data analytics, and detection and response solutions. This includes managing complex, multi-year deployments of cybersecurity monitoring technologies across more than 50 City departments, and creating Citywide cyber incident…