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County of El Dorado Information Security Analyst in Placerville, California
Information Security Analyst
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Information Security Analyst
Salary
$93,995.20 - $114,233.60 Annually
Location
Placerville, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2404-3140
Department
Information Technologies
Opening Date
04/23/2024
Closing Date
5/7/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Description
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT
The Information Security Office establishes policies and procedures to ensure the County conforms to state, federal, and local regulations with regard to information security. The Information Technologies staff delivers creative, practical solutions and services in support of the current and future technological needs of El Dorado County. Additionally, the department develops, promotes, and presents security awareness training and education.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Perform a variety of professional-level information technology activities related to the coordination and implementation of County-wide cyber security compliance activities and operations, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information technology systems. Staff provide expertise in cyber security for the County and r eport on findings and recommendations for corrective action. They also assess information and facilitate remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the County enterprise network, systems, and applications.
The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:
Participate in County-wide technology security program which includes, but is not limited to, security awareness, risk assessment, business impact analysis, disaster recovery, and business resumption.
Monitor the integrity and security of County networks and all related components, including human element, physical and virtual servers, domain controllers, desktops, laptops, printers, and other devices that utilize the County network.
Scan and monitor network activity, filter malicious activity and virus probability.
Conduct continuous analysis to identify network and system security vulnerabilities.
Assist in the development, coordination, and maintenance of policies related to Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, mainframe, and desktop information security issues.
Make recommendations of solutions to ensure requirements are met for systems and/or applications.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/1391253) .
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)
A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field
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Four (4) years of professional experience providing analytical support that included substantial responsibility for planning, administering and ensuring network and other systems security.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/1391253) to view the minimum qualifications for Information Security Analyst, as well as physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Britton Daniels in Human Resources at britton.daniels@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Best Qualified Screening (Pass/Fail): A best-qualified screening consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. Subject matter experts will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed. The Best Qualified Screening will occur every other week until the position is filled.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/Pages/Recruitment.aspx) .
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Information Security Analyst. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
If you are interested in the position of Information Security Analyst within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) full-time vacancy in the Information Technologies Department, located in Placerville, CA.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future:
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/PL%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
I acknowledge receipt of this information
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Describe your experience analyzing procedures, researching and evaluating alternatives, making recommendations and implementing information security solutions for complex systems. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience in developing and evaluating information security requirements. Include your experience in detection, investigation, response, and remediation of security threats. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience investigating security violations including the penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques utilized in your investigations. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning from a security perspective. Include your experience conducting security risk assessments and business impact analyses. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
Required Question