Information Security Analyst

Job Description:

Information Security Analyst

Description

The Job

The Innovation and Technology Department is seeking motivated and passionate professionals for the role of Information Security Analyst . The analyst will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and collaborating on security incidents and events to safeguard the security operations of the Countywide Information Security Program. They will respond to, defend against, consult on, and resolve enterprise and departmental security concerns, events, issues, and incidents related to cyber, operational, and information security.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring computer networks for security issues and suspicious activities.
• Incident responder and investigates cybersecurity incidents.
• Lead response efforts in collaboration with other IT teams, vendors, and cyber intelligence partners to analyze and remediate the issue.
• Educates staff; and recommends security measures including protocols, policies, and procedures to leadership.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments with a proactive focus on threat intelligence and the mitigation and prevention of cyberattacks.
• Collaborate with colleagues for network security design enhancements.

Current vacancies exist within the Innovation and Technology Department (ITD).

For more detailed information, refer to the Information Security Analyst job description.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For additional information, review the Benefits Summary for the Administrative Services Unit To view additional details, explore the Teamsters MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment .

Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience assisting with the implementation, management, and monitoring of IT security solutions and programs.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION: Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter) units of completed college-level courses in information security, information systems, programming, computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field.

Substitutions:

• One (1) additional year of qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
  
• A Bachelor's degree in information security, information systems, information technology, programming, computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field may substitute one (1) year of the required experience.
  

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Master’s degree in information systems, information security, information technology, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Information security experience in higher education or state/local government.
• Information security related training or certifications such as CEH, CSA, or CISSP.
• Experience performing information security audits or risk assessments.
• Ability to administer network and host-based tools for penetration testing and ethical hacking products and tools.
• Knowledge of host compromise, and various techniques for malware injection and MITRE Kill Chain Framework.
• Proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control, and vulnerability assessments, and in defining treatment strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and provisioning technology.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

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

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 8/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$102,169.60 - $140,774.40 Annually