IT Team Leader (Cyber Security)

IT Team Leader (Cyber Security)

Salary: $69,971.20 - $80,466.88 Annually Location: Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 08827 Department: Management Information Services Opening Date: 03/27/2026 Closing Date: 4/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties Forsyth County Management Information Services (MIS) has an opening for a well-qualified candidate for an open IT Team Leader (Cyber Security) position.

IT Team Leader (Cyber Security) is responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive cybersecurity program that protects sensitive public data and critical systems. This includes conducting regular risk assessments, implementing and enforcing security policies and standards, monitoring networks for threats, and coordinating incident response and disaster recovery efforts to ensure continuity of essential services.

The role also involves ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, managing security tools and vendors, and collaborating with IT staff and department leaders to address vulnerabilities across systems such as public safety, utilities, and administrative services.

In addition, the Cybersecurity Manager provides ongoing employee training and awareness programs to reduce risks like phishing and human error, while staying informed about evolving threats to proactively strengthen the organizations overall security posture.

Distinguishing Features A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Interpersonal and leadership skills, including collaboration, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of hardware, software, applications and systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate with different areas and levels of technical expertise.
• Project management skills, including strong organizational skills and proven ability to complete complex projects and tasks with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of budgets and contracts pertaining to area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with evolving state and federal cybersecurity regulations.
• Work in an environment where governance, risk, and compliance are mission-critical.
• Ability to manage a team.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field, plus four years experience in either system administration or software application development in the area of Cybersecurity.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Drivers license is required.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justices Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and shape a county-wide cybersecurity program.
• Leads multifunctional teams to attain technological solutions.
• Trains and mentor team to build knowledge and skills in specific areas of expertise.
• Assigns tasks to team members and monitors performance.
• Manages teams and resources to design, integrate and implement advanced computing solutions.
• Works with various levels of management to shape and carry out strategic plans.
• Responsible for project planning, design and successful implementation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree

02 Do you have a valid North Carolina drivers license or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment? Yes No

03 What best describes your level of education?

• Did Not Finish High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

04 Do you have a four year degree in Information Technology or related field and at least four years system experience in either system administration or software application development? Yes No

05 What best describes your experience in either system administration or software application development?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

06 What best describes your professional experience in cyber security?

• No experience
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

07 What best describes your supervisory experience?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

08 What best describes your experience in creating/managing training courses in cyber security?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

09 Do you have experience in project management? Yes No

Required Question Employer: Forsyth County (NC) Address: 201 N. Chestnut St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101 Phone: 336-703-2400 Website: http://www.forsyth.cc