Information Systems Security Analyst

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Information Systems Security Analyst
Official Title: Information Systems Security Specialist

$7325 to $9095 Monthly

Insurance:
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

To learn more, visit:
https://www.lacoe.edu

Online applications
must be submitted by:

04/09/2026

5:00 P.M. (Pacific)Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off:
12 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

Are you passionate about IT security? LACOE is seeking individuals with experience monitoring and responding to IT security programs and systems.

The Information Systems Security Specialist monitors and assesses information systems to mitigate vulnerabilities and implement information technology security solutions and programs by utilizing security tools and techniques.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

• Broad information security issues, requirements, and trends, including compliance requirements related to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and e-Discovery
• Information security laws and regulations
• Risk assessment methods and techniques
• Security software, programs, and tools
• Basic server and network technologies
• Application architecture and design, development environments, database design and normalization, network security and infrastructure
• Authentication, authorization, and encryption technologies
• Forensic techniques for investigating incidents
• Auditing standards and techniques
  
  

Competencies:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Maintaining trust through honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
  
  

Required Education and ExperienceEducation:Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in computer-related courses from a recognized college, vocational or trade school, or equivalent specialized training program.

Experience:Two years of experience implementing and monitoring information technology security solutions and programs.

Equivalency Provision:A Security+, CompTIA A+, or Google Cybersecurity Professional certification may substitute for the 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in computer related coursework.

Additional Requirements:A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Professional certification in one of the following is preferred: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (SEC), or equivalent.

Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Performance Exam and a Structured Interview.

ContactFor information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Shawn Toyohara attoyohara_shawn@lacoe.edu

For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

For complete application information, please go tohttps://www.lacoe.edu/pc

LACOE Personnel Commission,9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242



Additional InformationMinimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc. For additional information on our selection procedures, please visitExam Preparation on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities.If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized asDual, open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.

Recruitment ID: 26-LAC384

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.