Associate Cyber Security Specialist

Salary : $123,439.68 - $150,049.12 Annually

Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-G1M-A

Department : County Executive

Division : Information Security Office

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 01

Description

Under supervision, to develop, evaluate and manage system security across the enterprise; to investigate problematic activity and plan for appropriate resolution, perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments, evaluate security breaks, and determine if there are problems or errors.

This recruitment will tentatively include a written examination; applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination scheduled to open the week of March 3rd, 2025. Qualifying candidates will be notified via email with examination instructions.

Typical Tasks

• Regularly communicates the business impact of the County's IT-related risk;
• Reviews new and enhanced applications and programs with specific emphasis on privacy and information with remote access;
• Examines source codes of websites and applications on multiple devices such as laptops, phones and tablets, to identify potential vulnerabilities and security flaws;
• Assesses the impact of external actions on computer systems and networks;
• Maintains continuous awareness of the County's information security posture through monitoring and analysis of information security logs, events and trends;
• Conducts vulnerability assessments, including scans, penetration testing, and code verification testing;
• Identifies and resolves root causes of security-related problems;
• Conducts security research to stay abreast of security issues and industry trends;
• Provides operations support, maintenance and administration for information security systems as a team member;
• Participates in security incidents and assists investigations and targets reviews of suspect areas;
• Identifies weak controls and communicates vulnerabilities to management;
• Tracks and periodically reviews known vulnerabilities to re-assess risk;
• Conducts risk assessments in standardized project, procurement and change management processes;
• Responds to security incidents, conducts forensic investigations and targets reviews of suspect areas;
• Works with teams to resolve issues that are uncovered by various internal and third-party monitoring tools;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities :

Training and Experience :

Possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or technical institute degree / certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.

Two (2) years problem solving information systems hardware and / or software products, networking, applications, and / or system administration.

Possession of an Associate's Degree or sixty (60) semester units (90 quarter units) from an accredited college,

Four years problem solving information systems hardware and / or software products, networking, applications, and / or system administration.

Special Requirements

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer :

a) Employer name(s)

b) Job title(s)

c) Start / end dates of employment

d) Total hours worked per week

e) Description of task(s) performed Do you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Do you possess an Associate's Degree / technical institute certificate or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field?

If your degree or technical institute certificate is in a related field, please list your area of study.

How many years of experience do you have problem solving information systems hardware and / or software products, networking, applications, and / or system administration.

Describe your experience problem solving information systems hardware and / or software products, networking, applications, and / or system administration. If none, type N / A.

Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format :

a) Employer name(s)

b) Job title(s)

c) Start / end dates of employment

d) Total hours worked per week

e) Description of task(s) performed

Select the IT Security field below in which you have the most experience in (select one) :

Select a major IT Security application / system that you have the most knowledge of (select one) :

How did you find out about this job?

If you selected an event / fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N / A.

Required Question

Salary : $123,440 - $150,049