What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Engineer position at Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District?
Salary : $40.79 - $51.01 Hourly
Location : Throughout Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 25-005
Department : District Wide
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a qualified individual as an Information Security Engineer The Incumbent is responsible for implementing and maintaining the District's Information Technology (IT) security programs and initiatives. This involves installing, monitoring, and supporting information security systems and processes for the district, protecting against identified risks, defending against information security threats, responding to security incidents, mitigating vulnerabilities, and ensuring the District complies with federally mandated standards.
If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented GCCCD team and become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
- This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months
and will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
ABOUT US :
Since 1961, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has enhanced the quality of East County life by providing a top notch, affordable education. The 1,138-square-mile district includes two colleges, Grossmont and Cuyamaca and we provide high-quality, equitable learning opportunities to eastern San Diego County and beyond. We prepare students to meet changing community and workforce needs, while advancing social justice and economic mobility. We honor equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and foster equity mindedness across our institutions.
WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS :
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District offers an excellent, fully paid benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include :
Benefit information listed in this recruitment is, to the best of knowledge, accurate.
For the most up-to-date and detailed Benefit information, please visit our website at : https : / / www.gcccd.edu / human-resources / benefits / index.php
ALL ABOUT THE JOB
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION :
and will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Current Vacancy : District Services
Type of position : Full-Time - Monday - Friday
Anticipated Start Date : April 2025
Salary : Range CL-48
40.79 - $51.01 Hourly
7,070 - $8,841 Monthly (based on 40 hours per week)
Initial Salary Placement : New employees start at Step A ($40.79 per hour) or B ($43.13 per hour) on the salary schedule.
To view the CSEA salary schedule for this classification, please click here.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to :
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in cybersecurity, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience involving applications and / or IT infrastructure systems, including one year of IT security-related experience involving risk identification and mitigation, security architecture development and compliance.
Experience in a public agency is preferred.
Please click here to view the complete job description.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS :
Please read the entire job posting before your application is submitted.
Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete the application and supplemental questions prior to the closing date / time of the posting.
For step-by-step instructions and help to set up your account and apply to this career opportunity, please visit : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / home / applicationguide
APPLICATION PROCESS :
Include all current and previous education completed.
Include area of focus / major for any education entries.
Do not leave out experience which you think might not be relevant. Please let our recruitment team screen your work history for relevancy.
A resume may be attached, but can NOT be substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Any supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
VETERAN'S POINTS :
ASSESSMENT PROCESS :
An application screening for initial qualifications
ASSESSMENT DATES :
The following dates are tentative and may change depending on the needs of the recruitment.
Dates are tentative and will be updated as determined.
CANDIDATE COMMUNICATION :
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. It is your responsibility, as the candidate, to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the domain@gcccd.edu , domain@schooljobs.com and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS :
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Personnel Commission within two days of the closing date by emailing Personnel.Commission@gcccd.edu.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :
QUESTIONS?
Please email if you have questions regarding this opportunity.
EQUITY STATEMENT
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunities. GCCCD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The district encourages candidates who are equity-minded to apply. GCCCD is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at GCCCD, and are an essential component of the work that we do. GCCCD is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.
GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.
For more information, please contact :
Michael Salvador, Equity, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Officer
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are hired for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include :
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at :
https : / / www.gcccd.edu / human-resources / benefits / index.php
EXAMINATION PROCESS : Only those candidates whose application demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for this position will be considered qualified to advanced in the examination process. All positions require qualified candidates to pass the assessment process which may include one or more of the following components : A scored application screening and evaluation based on the candidate's education, work history, and responses to the supplemental questions. A multiple-choice exam specific to the position. A performance evaluation (for example Microsoft Word, Excel, or other job related activity). A technical oral examination. (In most cases, this step will be conducted remotely utilizing an online meeting platform. If a candidate does not have access to reliable internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop / laptop with a microphone, arrangements will be made for candidate participation from the GCCCD Personnel Commission office.)Please Note : Depending on the volume of applicants, there may be instances when only the highest scoring candidates will advance to subsequent phases of the examination process. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above Examination Process statement.
The following supplemental questions will help us determine if you meet the minimum qualification standards for this position. Additionally, the information provided in the answers to these questions will be considered if a scored evaluation of your training and experience is utilized during the assessment process.Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and / or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application .A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
What is your highest level of education completed?Please Note : If hired, proof of education will be required during onboarding.
If you have indicated a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not indicate a degree, please answer N / A.
How many years of full time paid progressively responsible work experience do you have involving applications and / or IT infrastructure systems? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience Progressively responsible experience involving applications and / or IT infrastructure systems. The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
Please describe the progressively responsible experience you have indicated above involving applications and / or IT infrastructure systems. Be sure to include where this experience was obtained. The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. If you have no experience, please answer N / A.
How many years of full time paid work experience do you have providing IT security involving risk identification and mitigation, security architecture and compliance. Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience Providing IT security involving risk identification and mitigation, security architecture and compliance. The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
Please describe the experience you have indicated above providing IT security involving risk identification and mitigation, security architecture and compliance. Be sure to include where this experience was obtained. The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. If you have no experience, please answer N / A.
How many years of full time paid work experience do you have implementing and maintaining Information Technology (IT) security programs and initiatives. Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
Please select all of the answers that best describes your experience regarding : Implementing and maintaining Information Technology (IT) security programs and initiatives. The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
Please describe the experience you have indicated above regarding implementing and maintaining Information Technology (IT) security programs and initiatives. Be sure to include where this experience was obtained. The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. If you have no experience, please answer N / A.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience working in the area of governmental, public schools, community colleges, and / or universities.Please check all that apply.
If the job classification for which you are applying has positions available (either now or during the life of the eligibility list) at any of the following locations, which would you be willing to interview for and accept employment?PLEASE NOTE : If a location is NOT selected, you will not be considered for employment at that location.Please select all of interest.
Required Question
Salary : $41 - $51
