Salary: $164,754.30 - $208,835.74 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026RJ27990
Department: KCIT - Information Technology
Division: Office of the CIO
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F16 : L117-IT Mgrs & Sups
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARMENT OF KING COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER.

King County Department of Infomation Technology is searching for a new Security and Privacy Business Manager to serve as the principal business manager and strategic advisor to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy CISO. Supporting the operational, financial, and organizational functions of the Security and Privacy Division. This position supports high-impact security and privacy initiatives, oversees division reporting and performance metrics, and represents the division in cross-functional planning efforts. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, political acumen, relationship management, and the ability to influence executive decision-making in a dynamic and highly visible environment.
About King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)

This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur.
Job Duties

- Serve as the principal business manager to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy CISO.
- Assist CISO and Deputy CISO with strategic planning, governance, business operations, and performance management.
- Direct budget development, financial management, procurement, contract administration, and resource planning.
- Support and coordinate executive governance processes, leadership meetings, and cross-department coordination.
- Lead portfolio management, work intake, prioritization, and organizational planning.
- Develop executive communications, executive briefings, presentations, and reports.
- Build collaborative relationships with County departments, executive leadership, external agencies, and vendors.
- Lead special initiatives, organizational improvement, and change management.
- Develop executive dashboards and performance metrics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

To be considered for this role, you must at a minimum demontrate knowledge, skill and abiliy to perform the following job duties:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Prior experience supporting a Chief Information Security Officer or cybersecurity office with strategic planning, budget, governance, project management, communications, and change management.
- Strong political acumen, executive communication, relationship management and organizational leadership skills.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy programs, business management principles and change management principles.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting executive leadership within a large, complex public-sector or technology organization.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), ISO 27001, or similar frameworks.
- Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or other relevant certifications.
Supplemental Information
Hybrid Work: KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the King County Chinook Building - 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered by your manager. This position will participate on the After-Hours Support (AHS) team (24x7, 7-day rotation Monday-Sunday).

FLSA Status:This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Union: Teamsters 117 IT Managers and Supervisors

Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all employees of KCIT and BRC only.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the online application to include:

1. Employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience).
2. A resume including all relevant experience.
3. A cover letter detailing how you are an excellent fit for this position.

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Robert James at [email protected].

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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