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The DepartmentThe
Information Technology Department is responsible for the administration of the City's information and communications systems and infrastructure. Services include the planning, procurement, delivery, maintenance and training which support the business functions of City departments through technology. The Information Technology department's responsibilities include computer hardware systems, data and telecomm infrastructure, data management, information security, radio and wireless communications, software and applications, telephone and voice systems.
The PositionThe 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.
The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City’s cybersecurity program, including incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness training; monitors, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity events using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other advanced security monitoring tools; develops, implements, and enforces cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, NIST, CCPA); conducts risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits of enterprise systems, networks, and cloud environments; oversees incident response activities, including forensic investigations, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, while preparing after-action reports; provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and IT staff in cybersecurity best practices; and performs related duties as required.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here. Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Agency: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Location: Torrance