Information Technology Director (Sewerage & Waterboard) (Cybersecurity) (Class Code 0179)

The City of New Orleans is hiring an Information Technology Director for the Sewerage & Water Board (Cybersecurity), an onsite leadership role focused on building and transforming a centralized cybersecurity program for critical infrastructure. This position provides a clear opportunity to shape direction, strengthen risk and compliance practices, and oversee multi-year security roadmaps that respond to a changing threat landscape.

Salary: USD 119,031 per year
Location: New Orleans, LA (onsite)
Minimum experience: 7 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree

What you will do

• Provide supervisory, technical, and administrative leadership setting the mission, vision, and strategy of a centralized Cybersecurity Department.
• Oversee the development of written risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• Develop and oversee implementation of multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead and transform the security program to keep pace with the threat landscape and latest developments in the field.
• Perform related work as required.

What you bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology security, including five years in critical infrastructure industries such as utilities, water, wastewater, or energy, and two years in supervisory experience.

Alternative qualification options include:

• OR possession of CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
• OR Ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology security, including eight years in critical infrastructure industries such as utilities, water, wastewater, or energy, and two years in supervisory experience.

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected, applicants must provide original documents of qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date.

Helpful tools and frameworks

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC
• E-Verify
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Social Security Administration

Compensation and benefits

• 14 paid holidays in 2026
• 13 paid vacation days per year, including during your first year, plus additional bonus vacation days with length of employment
• 13 paid sick days per year, including during your first year, plus additional bonus sick days with length of employment
• Roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year
• Payment for unused vacation and sick days when leaving City government
• Depending on the role and department, options may include remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work
• 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child (full-time employees with one year of service)
• Healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision
• Telemedicine access
• Option for plan members to cover children, spouses, and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners
• Flexible Spending Account
• A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy for all full-time employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Pension options depending on your job and potential eligibility for one of several pension systems
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) allowing deferral up to $24,500 of pretax income each year
• Competitive pay with pay increases based on length of employment, plus special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications, and specialized work assignments
• Free courses in over 50 topics through the Employee Growth and Development Division
• Extra pay for employees who work during declared emergencies
• Employees unable to work due to emergency-related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay

Additional information for applicants

• Application timing: Applications will not be accepted after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received.
• Background check: Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history if subject to a background check related to responsibilities and requirements. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
• Domicile and residency: Domicile requirements are currently waived for application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days, and employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city’s residency requirement for the duration of employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. Additional exceptions may be made case-by-case.
• Working test period: Effective August 1, 2026, working test period is two (2) years for executive service classifications, and one (1) year for all other employees.
• Substance abuse testing: Pre-employment substance abuse screening for certain positions; unannounced substance abuse screening during the working test period for other original entrance positions.
• Medical exams/screenings: A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications and may be required for re-employment, promotions, and/or transfers. A medical screening (may result in a medical examination) is required for original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.
• E-Verify: The Sewerage and Water Board utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Applying consents to this verification process in the event of an offer of employment.