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Supervising I. T. Analyst
(Information Security Program Manager)
(Working Title)
WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?
We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.
The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community, and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.
Submit your application via www.CalOpps.org
The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Information Security Program Manager
- Please click on the pdf job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
- A complete application is required, including a resume.
- Please see special instructions for more information on required applicaton.
- Submit your application online via CalOpps immediately. First review of applications is 8/11/25 applications will be accepted until position is filled.
- Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a cybersecurity leader with a proven track record in building and managing enterprise-wide security programs. They bring strong technical expertise, deep familiarity with compliance frameworks (such as NIST CSF, Cal-Secure, HIPAA, and CJIS), and the ability to assess and mitigate risk across complex, public-sector environments.
They are a strategic thinker and a clear communicator, able to translate cybersecurity risks into actionable direction for City leadership, departments, and vendors. The ideal candidate excels at leading teams, coordinating interdepartmental initiatives, and enforcing policy through structured implementation and accountability.
Experience in cybersecurity policy development, supervising implementation of training and response programs, and evaluating third-party security posture is essential. A collaborative, service-oriented mindset and a commitment to advancing digital trust and public safety will drive success in this role.
Benefits
Please click on job announcement pdf file for listing.
Special Instructions
A City application and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the application and supplemental questions will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, and education or training or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.
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