Job Summary
Implements and supports the development of County privacy policies, procedures, and operations to ensure privacy requirements and regulations for the protection of personal information. Conducts analyses and develops strategies to enhance the privacy program. Provides training and educational materials related to privacy protection and assists in mitigating risks related to the unauthorized access of sensitive information. Performs privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments and other related documentation. Collaborates with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and provides management with reports regarding potential risks, threats, vulnerabilities and privacy incidents affecting data.
This position is actively recruited and At Will.
This position is Grant Funded.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required
AND
Two (2) years of experience in data privacy, information technology (IT), risk management audit, information security or directly related experience is required.
Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) security theory; technologies; policies; best practices and enterprise architectures.
• Knowledge of the system development lifecycle (SDLC) and the integration of privacy requirements, controls, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the development process.
• Ability to apply analytical reasoning and problem-resolution techniques to address complex business, operational, and privacy-related issues.
• Ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document business and technical requirements, system designs, project plans, status reports, and other project artifacts while effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to privacy or security incidents outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operationally required.
• Ability to travel to various work locations throughout Cook County.
Physical Requirements:
Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered :
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Salary Range: $89,698 - $99,058
The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)
NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.
Please contact BHR.WorkforceStrategy@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
