Strategic CISO: Lead Enterprise Security & Compliance

Richland County Government; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 812,000 - 992,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richland County Government seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead information security strategy, governance, and incident response across diverse platforms and environments. The CISO will develop and enforce security standards, collaborate with the RCIT divisions and county departments, and coordinate with external auditors to protect data and critical systems.

This executive role requires strong leadership and the ability to align security with business goals across municipal

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level coursework or equivalent professional experience in related topics.
• High school diploma required with ability to provide written proof of coursework/degrees used for minimum training.
• GIAC/Cisco certifications preferred; must be able to attain GIAC certification within first year of employment (compensation considerations).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce security standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse environments.
• Lead collaboration with RCIT Business Systems Division, GIS Division, and county departments; coordinate with outside consultants and auditors.
• Oversee security strategy, incident response, risk management, and governance to protect information assets.

Education

College coursework related to information security

High school diploma

Job description

The Richland County Government seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead information security strategy, governance, and incident response across diverse platforms and environments. The CISO will develop and enforce security standards, collaborate with the RCIT divisions and county departments, and coordinate with external auditors to protect data and critical systems.

This executive role requires strong leadership and the ability to align security with business goals across municipal