Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description:

Cyber Security Analyst

Description

Description

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Security Analyst to their Information Technology team. This exciting NEW position involves advanced, specialized work related to threat detection and prevention, vulnerability management, security education, and incident response. The successful candidate will assess the current security landscape, make informed recommendations, and manage complex security projects and related programs.

Schedule: This position typically allows for remote work up to two days per week, depending on department needs. And may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays in the event of after-hour tasks, breach or emergency.

What you’ll be great at:

• Firewalls, Security and Privacy Controls
• Operational Knowledge
• Policy Implementation
• Organization Needs Evaluation
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Project Management
• Collaboration

Examples of Duties

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Cyber Security Analyst. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or other directly related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a complex information technology systems environment, including at least two (2) years developing and implementing cyber information security systems.

License/Certificates: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other related cyber security certificate is desirable.

Supplemental Information

Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online City application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the next review date to be determined, if needed. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to undergo a Structured Panel Interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of applicants deemed eligible before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, and a pre-placement physical including a drug test. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.

Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City-paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

Benefits for Laguna Beach Municipal Employees' Association (MEA)

Retirement: The City offers membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members, or 2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members.

Health Coverage: The City covers the medical and dental insurance premium costs for employee-only and provides a contribution towards dependent premium costs. A medical insurance waiver program is available for employees covered by medical insurance other than the City’s medical insurance.

Vacation: Vacation leave accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. This increases to 136 hours per year after five years of service, and to 176 hours per year after nine years of service. A cash-out option exists for accrued vacation time.

Holiday: The City provides 90 hours for 11 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues at a rate of 80 hours per year. Unused sick leave is available for cash-in at 50% value into your Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account.

Retirement Health Savings Plan: The City, on your behalf, deposits a monthly pre-tax contribution of $100 into your RHS account.

Life Insurance: The City provides a life insurance benefit in the amount of $50,000, including coverage for Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-term Disability.

Pay Plan: The basic pay ranges are composed of 8 steps, with each step varying by approximately 5%.

Acting Pay: Employees will receive an additional 5% of their current base salary for working out of classification for 15 or more consecutive workdays.

Alternate Work Schedule: City Hall is currently operating on a 9/80 work schedule. Other work schedules may be available including, but not limited to, a 4/10, 9/80, 5/8 or other work schedule as may suit the operational needs of the City. Alternate work schedules are subject to City Manager approval.

Other Benefits: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account, Educational Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program, Exceptional Performance Pay Program, and Bilingual Pay Program.

Salary:

$112,956.00 - $158,920.00 Annually