DATA PRIVACY SPECIALIST (BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY) ACTIVELY RECRUITED - GRANT FUNDED

This position is actively recruited, at-will, and grant-funded.

About the role

Implements and supports the development of County privacy policies, procedures, and operations to ensure privacy requirements and regulations for the protection of personal information. Conducts analyses and develops strategies to enhance the privacy program. Provides training and educational materials related to privacy protection and assists in mitigating risks related to the unauthorized access of sensitive information. Performs privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments, and other related documentation. Collaborates with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and provides management with reports regarding potential risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and privacy incidents affecting data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement County privacy policies, procedures, and operations.
• Conduct analyses and develop strategies to enhance the privacy program.
• Provide training and educational materials on privacy protection.
• Mitigate risks related to unauthorized access of sensitive information.
• Perform privacy risk assessments and privacy impact assessments.
• Prepare and maintain related documentation.
• Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Report to management on potential risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and privacy incidents affecting data.
• Respond to privacy or security incidents outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operationally required.
• Travel to various work locations throughout Cook County.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Two (2) years of experience in data privacy, information technology (IT), risk management audit, information security, or directly related experience.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States (except those from U.S. territories and Canada) must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
• Successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

Skills

• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) security theory, technologies, policies, best practices, and enterprise architectures.
• Knowledge of the system development lifecycle (SDLC) and integration of privacy requirements, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to apply analytical reasoning and problem-resolution techniques to complex business, operational, and privacy-related issues.
• Ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice, and expertise to professionals, management, and external contacts.
• Ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documenting business and technical requirements, system designs, project plans, status reports, and other project artifacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Includes:

• Walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls.
• Working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials, even if the weight is negligible.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Basic Term Life Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Pay

Salary Range: $89,698 - $99,058