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IS Manager II - Security (Open and Promotional)

  2026-06-30     County of San Mateo, CA     San Mateo,CA  
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IS Manager II Security

We are seeking a highly experienced and adaptable IS Manager II Security to lead a critical cybersecurity program within a fast-paced, constantly evolving threat landscape. This role oversees a team of cybersecurity professionals and is responsible for protecting the organization's systems, data, and infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated threats.

This position requires a leader who can operate effectively in a dynamic, high-risk environment, where cyber threats evolve rapidly and require both proactive strategy and reactive response. You will play a key role in shaping security architecture, leading incident response efforts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

The IS Manager II - Security will directly manage a supervisor and a team of four security engineers, as well as a full-time investigative and compliance resource, providing leadership, direction, and oversight across multiple critical security domains.

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • 5+ years of management experience over Cybersecurity related staff and projects
  • Advanced experience with firewalls, IDS, IDPS, SIEM, SOAR, host protections
  • Security compliance experience related to CJIS, PCI, and IRS 1075
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in cybersecurity operations, architecture, and incident response
  • Proven experience managing and developing high-performing security teams
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including:
    • NIST 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls)
    • NIST 800-61 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide)
    • CIS 18 Critical Security Controls
  • Experience with and deep understanding of enterprise level security platforms, including technologies and relevant solutions such as the Palo Alto security ecosystem
  • Demonstrated ability to operate in a rapidly changing, high-threat environment with the proven ability to quickly pivot as conditions change during cyber events
  • Expertise in system design and security architecture, with a focus on minimizing risk while achieving operational requirements
  • Ability to design around insecure customer, vendor, and contractor new system requests to maintain a high level of security
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Security processes and governance
    • Documentation and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
    • Incident response planning, management and execution
  • Experience handling sensitive investigative requests, including collaboration with:
    • Human Resources
    • County Counsel/Attorney
    • District Attorney and law enforcement agencies
  • Excellent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to balance technical and organizational priorities

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and manage cybersecurity operations across multiple critical security domains
  • Direct and oversee incident response efforts, including major cybersecurity events
  • Maintain numerous comprehensive incident response plans and coordinate/conduct annual response training
  • Guide the design and implementation of secure system architectures, ensuring risk is minimized
  • Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and security processes
  • Oversee the administration and effectiveness of enterprise security tools and technologies
  • Ensure alignment with security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Respond to and support investigative requests (criminal and non-criminal) in coordination with internal and external partners
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization's overall security posture
  • Stay ahead of emerging threats, adapting strategies in response to evolving attack methods


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