Item 243/2024
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Laura Stover
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Human Resources
Date: June 11, 2024
Subject: Adoption of Resolutions approving a new classification and salary range for a Cybersecurity Officer. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To obtain City Council approval for a new classification of Cybersecurity Officer.
BACKGROUND
The City has been operating without staff dedicated to protecting our systems, network and data from cybersecurity threats. The danger posed by these threats has never been higher and continues to grow. To address this issue, the Information Technology Director requested the addition of a new position specifically responsible for securing the City's information technology infrastructure. In the adopted FY 2023-25 Biennial Budget, City Council approved a position dedicated to cybersecurity to be funded in FY2024-25, which needed a classification to be created.
DISCUSSION
Currently, the responsibility to protect the City from cybersecurity threats is shared by the Information Technology Deputy Director, Senior Information Technology Analysts, and Network Administrator. As cybersecurity threats against public agencies continue to grow, the need for a dedicated full -time position to develop and manage the City’s cybersecurity activities grows as well.
Since the City does not have this classification within the Information Technology family, it is necessary to create a new classification of Cybersecurity Officer. The recommended range is M204. The fully detailed job description is attached for reference.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In June 2023, City Council approved this new position when adopting the City’s fiscal years 2023-2025 biennial budget. Funding of $ 238,400 is appropriated for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Actual cost will be determined by the placement of the employee in the new classification of Cybersecurity Officer.
Item 243/2024
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt the Resolution for the creation of the new classification of Cybersecurity Officer Adopt the Resolution for the amended Middle Management Employees Group
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution - New Classification for Cybersecurity Officer
2. Class Specification - Cybersecurity Officer
3. Resolution - Middle Management Employees Group