St. Charles, IL – Information Technology Security and Compliance Manager

City of St. Charles; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Retirement pension (IMRF)

Other retirement savings options

Job summary

The City of St. Charles is seeking a highly skilled IT leader to drive cybersecurity and compliance across City operations, safeguarding essential public services and data. The role collaborates across departments to foster a security-first culture and align with industry standards.

You will implement risk-based controls, lead awareness programs, manage vendor relationships, and support after-hours incident response as part of a dynamic public-sector security program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity, compliance, or information security.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCSP preferred or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CIS Controls, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CSA/CCM; risk methods incl. NIST 800-39, ISO 27005.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity and risk management efforts for City operations.
• Develop and maintain compliance with security frameworks and regulations; assist in audits.
• Lead security awareness and training for City staff; communicate risks to leadership.
• Coordinate security initiatives with IT and City departments; manage security vendors.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory/Entra ID

Cloud platforms

Job description

Seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking IT professional to lead and strengthen our cybersecurity and compliance initiatives across City operations. This critical role will help safeguard the systems and infrastructure that support essential public services systems residents and employees rely on every day. Will work collaboratively across departments to build a strong security-first culture while ensuring the City remains aligned with industry security standards. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in public sector cybersecurity leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Cybersecurity & Risk Management – Assess, analyze, and recommend security safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data; review security controls and conduct security framework assessments; identify vulnerabilities and help coordinate remediation efforts across systems and infrastructure; assist with operating system configuration compliance, and security baseline implementation; support security operations involving cloud environments, identity management, networking, virtualization, and enterprise systems; and help maintain and strengthen the information security program aligned with industry best practices.
• Compliance & Governance – Conduct compliance assessments and assist departments in resolving identified gaps; support audits and respond to inquiries regarding compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and regulations; develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and documentation; translate regulatory and contractual requirements into practical, measurable security controls; maintain records related to compliance and security governance activities.
• Security Awareness & Communication – Lead engaging cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives for City employees; educate staff on compliance requirements and secure technology practices; communicate security risks and compliance obligations to leadership and stakeholders in clear, actionable language; contribute cybersecurity-related content to employee communications and publications.
• Collaboration & Vendor Management – Coordinate security initiatives with Information Technology staff and City departments; manage vendor relationships and contracts related to cybersecurity services and operations; and promote exceptional customer service and foster a collaborative, professional workplace culture.
• Position may involve occasional after-hours support during security incidents or critical operations.

What We’re Looking For

• 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, and the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences are critical to be successful in this position.
• One or more professional certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent.
• Candidates should have experience or familiarity with security frameworks such as Center of Internet Security (CIS) Controls, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), and Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM); risk management methodologies such as NIST 800-39 and ISO 27005; regulatory frameworks including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry—Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security, ITS/SCADA environments and IT/OT security concepts; Microsoft Windows Server/Desktop environments; Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID; cloud platforms and identity management systems; network infrastructure, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls; and virtualization technologies and enterprise applications.

Salary and Benefits – $103,000 – $144,000 with starting pay commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, other retirement savings options, and much more. Check out what it’s like to work with us!.

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.