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The IT Department is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Supervisor. This role is a key leadership role responsible for guiding and advancing the County's cybersecurity strategy. This position focuses on leading security programs, shaping policy and direction, and ensuring the County's systems, data, and services are protected in alignment with broader organizational priorities. This is a leadership-first role for someone who excels at bringing people, priorities, and strategy together. The IT Security Program Manager will partner closely with County leadership, technology teams, and business stakeholders to set direction, manage enterprise-level risk, strengthen security practices, and promote a strong culture of security awareness across the organization. While the role supports a team of skilled technical professionals, the emphasis is on program leadership, influence, and organizational impact rather than hands-on technical execution. The ideal candidate is someone who can translate complex risk and security concepts into clear decisions, build trust across departments, and lead through collaboration and influence.

Schedule:

• Standard hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Hybrid schedule with expectation of in-office presence 2 - 3 days per week.
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule with infrastructure/network teams.
• Occasional evening, weekend, or overtime work as operational needs require.

To be considered for this position, you must upload a resume and a cover letter.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the County's cybersecurity program and advancing a strong security culture across the organization.
• Managing and developing a team of technical professionals responsible for security operations and initiatives.
• Partnering with County leaders, IT teams, Human Resources, privacy officers, and public safety partners to address security and privacy needs.
• Assessing security risks and providing guidance on technology investments, business practices, and emerging threats.
• Developing and maintaining security policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Overseeing business continuity, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity incident response efforts.
• Planning, implementing, and supporting security technologies that protect County systems, data, and services.
• Communicating security priorities, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Driving strategic security initiatives using a risk-based approach that aligns with organizational goals.
• Demonstrating respect for others and fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.

What We're Looking For:

• An experienced cybersecurity leader who can balance strategic planning with operational execution.
• A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships and works effectively across departments and stakeholder groups.
• A trusted advisor who can translate complex security concepts into practical business decisions.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity risk management frameworks, security controls, and industry best practices.
• Experience leading incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery efforts.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements, including HIPAA, CJIS, or similar standards.
• The ability to communicate clearly, influence decision-making, and build organizational support for security initiatives.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical staff and future leaders.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving threats, technologies, and security trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field. A combination of education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years of experience in managing Information Technology and/or security operations required.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) according to the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium or equivalent certifications preferred, or ability to attain certification within 12 months.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.