About Houston-Galveston Area Council
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.
We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
What will I be doing?
The information technology auditor will conduct audits and review controls over H-GAC information technology and cybersecurity. In addition, ensuring that operations and documentation are consistent with NIST framework and the Texas Cybersecurity Framework as well as helping management implement best practices in information technology. The position will also support and train other internal audit staff in using information technology as an auditing tool.
Key Qualifications
üDegree in Information Systems, Cyber Security, or similar.
üWritten and verbal communication skills to interact with H-GAC management and staff.
Do you have…
üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
ü5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred qualifications
üCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA Security+, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
H-GAC is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13 county Gulf Coast region of Texas. Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 7 million people. H-GAC's mission is to serve as the instrument of local government cooperation, promoting the region’s orderly development and the safety and welfare of its citizens. H-GAC is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.
