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Job Summary:
The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity to be part of the Information Technology Team. This role involves advanced duties in the design, implementation, and support of the City's information and communication technologies, focusing on cybersecurity and compliance with security regulations.
Responsibilities:
• Perform advanced duties in the design, implementation, and support of the City’s information and communication technologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, providing technical leadership, systems integration expertise, and operational guidance.
• Conduct complex systems analysis, develop technology solutions, ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and optimize business processes across City departments.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City’s cybersecurity program, including incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness training.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity events using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other advanced security monitoring tools.
• Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, NIST, CCPA).
• Conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits of enterprise systems, networks, and cloud environments.
• Oversee incident response activities, including forensic investigations, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, while preparing after-action reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and IT staff in cybersecurity best practices.
• Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information technology, including areas such as systems analysis, applications and database support, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data analytics
• At least one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license
• Advanced expertise in cybersecurity operations and architecture, including incident response, vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and security program development in complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity and access management (IAM), and multi-factor authentication systems
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements, including standards such as NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, and state privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA), with experience ensuring organizational compliance
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, security audits, and penetration testing, and to develop remediation strategies that strengthen organizational resilience
• Experience leading complex cybersecurity projects and initiatives, including planning, implementation, system integration, and cross-departmental coordination
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into secure technical solutions, while advising leadership on cybersecurity risks, priorities, and mitigation strategies
• Strong leadership, supervision, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor staff, manage priorities and budgets, present technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive and departmental leadership
Preferred:
• An equivalent combination of training and experience
• Certifications in one or more cybersecurity domains including areas such as governance and risk management, security operations, incident response and forensics, penetration testing, cloud security, network and infrastructure security, and compliance with government and regulatory requirements
Company:
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in El Segundo, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.