DEPUTY CHIEF Information Security Officer Department of Technology
Listed on 2026-01-22
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Information Security
Overview
Application Deadline - 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.
Company
Description:
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 leads digital transformation.
DT provides services through 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
Why Join Us? Innovative & Impactful Work. At DT, 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
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 response procedures and standards.
- Guide the development and implementation of multi-year cybersecurity programs that strengthen operational resilience.
- Be responsible for office-wide coordination across cybersecurity functions—overseeing internal procedures, standards, budget development, vendor procurements, and…
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