Information Security Compliance & Audit Manager

County of Orange; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Information Technology (OCIT) seeks an experienced manager to provide audit coordination, vendor security risk assessment, and PCI compliance management. The Information Security Compliance & Audit 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 communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience performing IT audits and PCI DSS assessments.
• Familiar with information security frameworks and control practices.
• Ability to coordinate audits across multiple departments and vendors.
• Knowledge of breach response and remediation processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary audit liaison between OCIT and internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead audit planning, communications, and escalation paths.
• Provide guidance on PCI scope and recurring vulnerability scans.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Security, Server/Desktop/Cloud, Legal, Procurement.
• Present executive-level audit status and lessons learned to drive improvements.

Skills

Audit coordination

PCI DSS

Risk management

Vendor management

Executive reporting

Education

CISA

CISSP

CRISC

PCI ISA

Tools

GRC platform (Optro)

ServiceNow

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Information 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 PUBLIC

This 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 APPLY

This recruitment will open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

ORANGE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The mission of Orange County Information Technology (OCIT) is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support County departments in the delivery of quality public services. OCIT provides IT solutions across County departments for voice communications, network services, application support, service desk, desktop support, as well as data center services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The 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

• 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 COMPETENCIES

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least three (3) years of work experience performing audit support, IT audits, 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:

• 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

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 REQUIREMENT

Possession of a California Class C Driver License is Required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT | BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Part 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 here 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 National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

REASONABLE 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.

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 here to review the policy.

ORANGE COUNTY, AS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, ENCOURAGES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO APPLY.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.