Public Sector Cybersecurity & Compliance Manager

City of St. Charles; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan (IMRF)

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The City of St. Charles seeks a highly skilled IT cybersecurity leader to guide and strengthen cybersecurity and compliance initiatives across City operations. You will collaborate across departments to foster a security-first culture and align with industry standards, supporting essential public services.

The role emphasizes risk management, policy development, and effective communication of security risks to leadership. Starting pay is commensurate with experience with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or information security.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
• One or more professional certifications preferred: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCSP or equivalent.
• Experience with security frameworks such as CIS Controls, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CSA/CCM; risk management methodologies like NIST 800-39 and ISO 27005; regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CJIS; IT/OT security concepts; Windows Server/Desktop, AD/Entra ID; cloud platforms and identity management; network infrastructure; virtualization and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity & Risk Management: assess, analyze, and recommend safeguards to protect systems and data; review controls and coordinate remediation; support security operations across cloud environments and enterprise systems.
• Compliance & Governance: conduct compliance assessments, support audits, translate regulatory requirements into practical security controls; maintain security policies and documentation.
• Security Awareness & Communication: lead cybersecurity awareness and training for City employees; communicate risks and obligations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Vendor Management: coordinate security initiatives with IT staff and City departments; manage vendor relationships and contracts related to cybersecurity services.
• Position may involve occasional after-hours support during security incidents or critical operations.

Job description

The City of St. Charles seeks a highly skilled IT cybersecurity leader to guide and strengthen cybersecurity and compliance initiatives across City operations. You will collaborate across departments to foster a security-first culture and align with industry standards, supporting essential public services.

The role emphasizes risk management, policy development, and effective communication of security risks to leadership. Starting pay is commensurate with experience with competitive benefits.