Salary : $131,705.60 - $182,436.80 Annually
Location : Santa Ana
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 8357MA-1026-017 (O)
Department: County Executive Office
Division/Service Area: CEO - OCIT Countywide Services
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTIONInformation Security Compliance & Audit Manager
(Technology Services Manager)Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Technology Services Manager positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLYThis recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST)).
THE OPPORTUNITYThe Orange County Information Technology (OCIT) Countywide Services is seeking an experienced and dynamic manager who will provide audit support, vendor security risk assessment, and PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance management. The Information Security Compliance & Audit Manager (Technology Services Manager) serves as the enterprise owner of OCIT's centralized audit coordination services and is the County's primary liaison for IT audits, security assessment, external auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This position requires strong analytical and comprehension skills with written and communication experience.
Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Working in a multidisciplinary IT environment, including IT teams and coordinating efforts to meet audit requirements.
- Serving as the primary audit liaison and advocate between internal stakeholders and OCIT, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring effective communication across organizations.
- Leading audit planning and execution, communications and escalation paths.
- Providing guidance and recommendations to County departments with PCI audit scoping, executing recurring vulnerability site scans and evaluating new device purchases.
- Explaining and presenting executive-level audit status reporting, trend analysis, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinating cross-functional review involving OCIT Security, OCIT Functional Services Team (Server, Desktop, Cloud), OCIT Business Relationship Management Team, Privacy, Legal, Procurement departments.
- Ensuring all new technologies and service providers align with County Information security, privacy, and procurement requirements.
- Facilitating the Countywide Security Review & Approval (SRA) process for new technologies, cloud services, SaaS platforms, and third-party vendors.
- Conducting security and privacy evaluations of vendor solutions to meet County security compliance.
- Leading the development of training materials and facilitating training sessions and workshops.
- Maintaining a centralized vendor risk inventory within the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) platform, Optro.
- Utilizing project organization management including scheduling, milestones, deliverables to achieve successful outcomes.
- Making policy and business decisions using sound judgement and risk management.
- Traveling throughout Orange County and attending staff meetings as needed, along with performing related duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESIn addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least three (3) years of work experience performing audit support, ITaudits, IT compliance, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), or a combination of the above.
While not required, the ideal candidate will also possess one of the following certifications:
- CISA: Certified Information System Auditor
- CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
- PCI ISA: Internal Security Assessor or equivalent
In addition, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge | Technical Skills- Analyzing, administering, and maintaining information security architecture, information security technologies, tools, appliances, practices and controls.
- Understanding Information Technology and applying advanced methodologies, principles, and concepts to coordinate major projects.
- Understanding of audit coordination, audit readiness, and audit remediation management.
- Understanding of PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) 4.0.1 requirements, assessment methodologies, and validation processes.
- Utilizing risk management and internal control frameworks applicable to public-sector and regulated environments.
- Utilizing project management software (i.e. Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana) to develop schedules, manage deliverables, and monitor workstream progress.
- Developing executive reports and visual presentations with various platforms (i.e. Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Slides, Prezi, or Figma) to support decision making
- Evaluating and monitoring Information Security Risk strategies to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
- Utilizing GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and service management platforms (i.e. Optro, ServiceNow), evidence repositories (i.e. SharePoint), and security tooling outputs (i.e. vulnerability management, SIEM)
- Understanding payment technologies, cardholder data environments, and secure system architectures
- Working knowledge and familiarity with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), CJIS Security Policy (Criminal Justice Information Services), NIST Cybersecurity Framework & NIST SP-800 Series
Leadership Skills - Acting as a department liaison for Information Security Risk management best practices and security awareness.
- Working collaboratively and establishing rapport with staff, managers, and people across County departments.
- Acting as the department liaison and providing accurate information related to IT audits, IT security compliance, operations, and programs.
- Leading training sessions and workshops to non-IT business users.
- Building and maintaining positive forward focused customer-oriented work environments.
Verbal Communication | Written Communication - Preparing and orally presenting program training and support information to various groups.
- Communicating, coordinating, and collaborating with County agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
- Translating and developing technical findings into clear, actionable reports and documentation for non-technical stakeholders.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTPossession of a California Class C Driver License is Required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT | BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONPart of the selection process for positions within Orange County Information Technology (OCIT) requires that all candidates undergo an extensive background investigation process, to the satisfaction of the Department. Candidates must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click to view the minimum qualifications as well as the physical, mental, environmental & working conditions for the Technology Services Manager classification. NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will move advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.
EMAIL NOTIFICATIONEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Joanna Xue at or (714)-834-7338.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your level of expertise during the recruitment process. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. If you do not have experience in an area, please answer "N/A". Statements such as "see application" or "see resume", will not be accepted in lieu of a response. All employers referenced on this questionnaire must be listed on your application. Do you understand these instructions?
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I understand that as part of the selection process for positions within OCIT, I will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation including but not limited to contacting my current and/or previous employers, reference checks, criminal searches, verification of credentials, review of credit history. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in my disqualification.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the information listed above
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Please select the option that is most applicable to your experience as defined in the Technology Services Manager minimum qualifications. NOTE: If you are substituting education for experience to meet the minimum qualifications you will need to attach unofficial transcripts to your application. If you do not attach it to your application will be considered incomplete and will not be moving forward in the recruitment process.
- One (1) or more years as a Technology Services Administrator or its equivalent with the County of Orange
- Five (5) years of professional information technology programs and project operations experience related to assignment; must include one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience
- Four (4) years of professional information technology programs and project operations experience related to assignment; must include one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience AND possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
- Three (3) years of professional information technology programs and project operations experience related to assignment; must include one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience AND possess a Master's degree or higher in computer science, in
