SYSTEMS ANALYST - CYBERSECURITY

The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity performs advanced duties in the design, implementation, and support of the City's information and communication technologies. The position serves as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, providing technical leadership, systems integration expertise, and operational guidance. Responsibilities include conducting complex systems analysis, developing technology solutions, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and optimizing business processes across City departments., How many years of progressively responsible professional experience in information technology, including areas such as systems analysis, applications and database support, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data analytics do you possess?, Describe your experience managing vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management. What was your role, and how did you ensure that critical vulnerabilities were prioritized and remediated quickly?

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Describe a cybersecurity incident you personally managed that impacted a mission critical service. Explain how the incident was detected, the number of users or departments affected, the steps you took to trace and remediate the issue, and the measures you implemented to prevent a recurrence.

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How do you secure legacy applications that cannot be patched or upgraded due to vendor or operational constraints?

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Describe a compliance gap you identified. What requirement was involved, how did you discover and remediate it, and how did you ensure long term compliance?

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Describe a time when you deployed a cybersecurity technology that significantly improved your organization's security posture. What technology did you implement, what technical challenges did you encounter, how did you collaborate with non-technical departments, and what measurable improvements resulted?

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I UNDERSTAND that as a condition of employment, the Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity will be required to assist various City Departments as determined by operational needs, including the Police Department. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Policies, Practices, and Procedures, Section 1.9.2, candidates who receive a conditional job offer for this position will be subject to a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. This will include both a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. Assignment to the Police Department will occur within the first three months of hire.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field; and five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information technology, including areas such as systems analysis, applications and database support, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data analytics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. At least one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience is highly desired. License and/or Certificates

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.

Certifications in one or more cybersecurity domains including areas such as governance and risk management, security operations, incident response and forensics, penetration testing, cloud security, network and infrastructure security, and compliance with government and regulatory requirements are highly desired. Ideal Candidate Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Advanced expertise in cybersecurity operations and architecture, including incident response, vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and security program development in complex enterprise environments;
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity and access management (IAM), and multi-factor authentication systems;
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements, including standards such as NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, and state privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA), with experience ensuring organizational compliance;
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, security audits, and penetration testing, and to develop remediation strategies that strengthen organizational resilience.
• Experience leading complex cybersecurity projects and initiatives, including planning, implementation, system integration, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into secure technical solutions, while advising leadership on cybersecurity risks, priorities, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor staff, manage priorities and budgets, present technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive and departmental leadership., Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field?, + Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• More than 7 years

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Do you possess any certifications in cybersecurity domains including areas such as governance and risk management, security operations, incident response and forensics, penetration testing, cloud security, network and infrastructure security, or compliance with government and regulatory requirement?

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

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