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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Officer - **Company:** Lake County - **Location:** Waukegan, IL, United States - **Salary:** $101,495.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a9dfa436d6d2767 ## About the Role * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts * 8+ years in a technology leadership position with at least 5 years in information security * 5+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-wide security projects * 5+ years of experience implementing or administering common information security management frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT or NIST and leading organizations through SOX, HIPAA, PCI or CJIS compliance efforts Education and/or Other Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in technology or closely related discipline desired * One or more of the following certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar Physical Requirements: * Requires mainly office work, involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and high dexterity in operating office equipment, including a keyboard, phone, copier, etc. * The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision and the ability to hear and speak to understand, respond to and build relationships with a diverse clientele. ## Description * Develop, implement, and maintain procedures and practices to ensure a high level of security for Lake County's information systems and assets. * Develop, maintain and enhance Incident and Response procedures to address security incidences (breaches); respond to alleged violations and/or complaints. * Coordinate the development and delivery of security awareness programs. * Participate in Disaster/Recovery planning and testing. * Conduct and coordinate security audits. * Develop and implement an ongoing risk assessment program targeting information security; recommend methods for vulnerability detection and remediation, and oversee vulnerability and penetration testing to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information. * Provide and present the latest legislation, regulation, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities pertaining to Lake County's security and privacy. * Ensure that security programs are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and policies to minimize or eliminate risk and audit findings. * Manage regulatory and FOIA requests. * Lead IT strategy planning activities, bringing a current knowledge and future vision of security best practices. * Create, communicate and implement a process for vendor risk management. * Create and manage information security and risk management awareness training programs for all employees, contractors and approved system users. * Work cross-departmentally to facilitate IT risk assessment and risk management processes. * Provide strategic risk guidance for IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls. ## Related Videos - [Microservices? 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