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Information Security ManagerThe City of Berkeley Information Technology (IT) Department is now accepting applications for the position of Information Security Manager! In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive security of the City's digital assets and the strategic management of its entire IT infrastructure (including computer systems, networks, and data security measures). You'll develop and implement robust security policies while overseeing the design, deployment, and maintenance of all on-premise and cloud-based systems. You will also lead a team of security and infrastructure professionals, ensuring operational excellence, resilience, and alignment with business objectives. We're looking for a cybersecurity expert with experience building comprehensive systems, policies, and plans to protect sensitive data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The ideal candidate has experience administering a variety of systems and programs including Payment Card Industry (PCI), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Department of Justice/Criminal Justice Information Systems (DOJ/CJIS).Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on October 12, 2026 and must include a completed application and responses to supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: application review for minimum qualifications and answers to the supplemental questions; oral board exam (tentatively scheduled for the last week of October 2026). Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.BenefitsBenefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other benefits, including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more. Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits. Retirement CalPERS City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP) The City contributes 6.7% of the first $32,400 of the employee's salary (up to $2,170.80 annually) into a 401(a) account. The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees' salaries.Deferred Compensation The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis. Medical Plans Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plus HMO. The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium minus a $50 monthly employee contribution. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.Dental Plan The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $3,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $3,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.Vision Plan The City provides vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. The plan covers 100% for eye exams and lenses every 12 months with $25 copays. The plan also provides an allowance for frames every 24 months.Life Insurance The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $25,000. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.Sick Leave Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month. Vacation New employees accrue 80 or 120 hours of vacation annually, depending on classification. Vacation accrual rates increase with additional years of service. Holidays 15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually

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