Job Description:

Job Summary

This leadership role is designed for a collaborative, service-oriented, and emotionally intelligent technology professional who is passionate about supporting and empowering a cybersecurity team while strengthening organizational security posture. The Information Services Supervisor leads daily operations of IT security infrastructure, combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight to protect systems and data against evolving cyber threats. This position plays a critical role in cybersecurity operations, team leadership, and long-term security program development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

  • Supervise, mentor, and support a team of cybersecurity professionals

  • Develop work plans, coordinate training, conduct performance evaluations, and support professional growth

  • Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement

  • Ensure staff have the tools, resources, and guidance needed to perform effectively

  • Address technical and interpersonal issues with empathy, fairness, and sound judgment

Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response

  • Manage daily operations of cybersecurity infrastructure and technologies

  • Lead planning for and response to cybersecurity incidents

  • Drive proactive security initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

  • Ensure effective vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response processes

Strategy, Reporting & Collaboration

  • Provide recommendations on systems, network, and data security

  • Assist in developing and maintaining information security strategy, policy, and overall security programs

  • Prepare reports and present cybersecurity metrics and trends to senior leadership

  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align cyber risk with business objectives

  • Coordinate implementation of system enhancements while minimizing operational impacts

Vendor & Contract Management

  • Prepare specifications for contracted goods and services

  • Evaluate and recommend contract awards

  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements

Knowledge & Expertise

Knowledge of:

  • Cybersecurity frameworks, standards, best practices, and cyber risk management

  • Cloud platforms and security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

  • Incident response, business continuity, and vulnerability management

  • Security technologies including firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, intrusion detection, and penetration testing

  • Change management and integration of cybersecurity into enterprise IT operations

  • Supervisory and inclusive leadership principles

Ability to:

  • Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate technical staff

  • Lead, coach, and develop employees through mentoring and feedback

  • Manage multiple projects and competing priorities

  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences

  • Analyze and resolve complex technical and security issues

  • Respond effectively to incidents and service disruptions under pressure

  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

  • Inspire and guide teams toward shared goals

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least four years of experience managing technical or cybersecurity teams

  • Extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, cloud environments, and mission-critical infrastructure

  • Experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls)

  • Strong emotional intelligence, conflict management, and interpersonal skills

  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

  • Familiarity with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience

  • Minimum experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, systems, or related technical disciplines, including project lead responsibility

  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered when supported by appropriate documentation.

Working Place:

Oakland, California, United States

Company :

2026 Jan 15th Virtual Fair - East Bay Municipal Utility District