Cybersecurity Project Manager Jobs in Reseda, CA

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people?and toaccomplishthis,we rely onateam of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, andcollaboratorswho make it all possible.

There is currently one (1) opening for a Principal IT Analyst (Project Manager) located at our Headquarters facility in downtown Los Angeles.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

Principal IT Analyst ? Lead Technology Projects That Matter!

Are you an experienced technology professional who thrives on leading complex projects from concept to completion? Do you enjoy collaborating with technical experts, field operations staff, business stakeholders, and executive leadership to deliver impactful technology solutions?

We are seeking a Principal IT Analyst to manage high-profile technology initiatives that support critical infrastructure and essential public services. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned project manager to lead projects that may include cybersecurity, telecommunications, IT infrastructure, networking, operational technology (OT)/industrial control systems (ICS), asset management, and cloud-based applications.

What You'll Do

As a Principal IT Analyst, you will serve as a project manager responsible for:

• Managing projects from planning through implementation and closeout


• Developing project proposals, budgets, schedules, and status reports


• Applying cost-benefit analysis and performance metrics to measure project success


• Leading cross-functional teams comprised of technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Coordinating with internal departments, consultants, vendors, and external agencies


• Negotiating agreements and resolving complex technical and business issues


• Identifying key project decisions and providing recommendations to management


• Supporting project scoping, planning, and strategic technology initiatives

Depending on project assignments, you may be required to visit facilities and stakeholder locations throughout Metropolitan's service area.

The ideal candidate is an experienced technology professional who can successfully navigate a rapidly evolving technology landscape while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder interests.

This position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful technology projects that support critical infrastructure and public service operations. You'll work alongside talented professionals, influence strategic technology decisions, and help shape the future of enterprise and operational technology systems.

If you're ready to leverage your project leadership expertise to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

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Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan?s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

This job may require coming into the office more than two days per week based on operational needs or projects.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Senior Programmer Analyst or Senior Systems Analyst level.

Increasingly Responsible Experience is defined as:experience leading IT projects from inception through planning, execution, implementation, rollout and closeout, including scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder communications.

Desirable Qualifications:

? Project Management Professional (PMP)

? Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), or equivalent cybersecurity certification

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver?s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.

CLOSING
Benefits:
? Competitive compensation
? Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
? Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
? Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
? Tuition reimbursement
? Training and advancement opportunities
? Excellent working environment
? Public transportation reimbursements

? Hub of public transportation rail: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
? On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link:

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call or email: .

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process?but are not selected for the initial vacancy?may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based

immigration case).

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