Cybersecurity/Compliance Analyst

FTE

1.0

Immediate Supervisor

Ron Gibbs

Benefits

Health Stipend up to $1,150 a month, Education Stipend up to $300 a month, 22 Vacation days, 13 Holidays and 13 sick days.

About the Employer

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.

Job Summary

This position is placed in our Cybersecurity Department, reporting to the Director, Cybersecurity, supporting in the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of policies and procedures for the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and for Alameda County school districts.

Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION: Support in the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of policies and procedures, monitor, and maintain related to cybersecurity, student, and employee programs, for the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and for Alameda County school districts; identify and address critical systems and critical digital assets; maintain cyber security attack mitigation and incident response capability; train, support, and collaborate with applicable staff to maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance; and provide assistance to higher level management staff. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator.

LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544

TYPICAL DUTIES: Research and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, and strategic plan; establish schedules and methods for providing specialized services; implement policies and procedures. Develop, Implement, and maintain the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) policies and procedures to meet HIPAA compliance. Assist with the Contribute to the development, and improvement, training, and implementation, of security monitoring, inventory tracking, and incident response processes and solutions as required to support cyber security, HIPAA, and FERPA programs for ACOE and school districts. Under the direction of the Assigned Administrator, provide a coordinated response to complex cyber-attacks and both HIPAA and FERPA violations; identify threats and develop suitable defense measures, evaluate system changes for security implications, and recommend enhancements; research and draft cyber security white papers. Operate security monitoring and incident response tool sets with a focus on continuous improvement; monitor for attacks, intrusions, vulnerabilities, and risks with systems and networks.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate’s degree in related field preferred. Certification in HIPAA Compliance, Risk and Informative Systems and/or Cybersecurity is desired. Experience: Two (2) years related experience, which includes a minimum of one (1) year of network systems security, design and/or configuration, and/or HIPAA compliance support preferred. Equivalency: Any combination of education, training and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications. Certificates: Certification in HIPAA Compliance, Risk and Informative Systems and/or Cybersecurity is desired.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.

APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Application Review………………………………………………………………....………..PASS/FAIL

2. Supplemental Questionnaire……………………………PASS/FAIL (DUE: Monday, April 21, 2025)

3. Written Examination*…………………………………..Weighted 50% (Wednesday, April 23, 2025)

4. Technical Oral Interview*…………………..........Weighted 50% (ZOOM - Thursday, May 1, 2025)

5. Final Oral Interview*………………….….........Weighted 50% (In Person - Tuesday, May 6, 2025)