Job Description
Join the Frontlines of Digital Protection in San Diego.
The State of California is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to safeguard our critical infrastructure and citizen data. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating cyber threats, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. You will work within a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values innovation, transparency, and public service.
Why Join Us?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Protect millions of citizens by securing state systems.
- Competitive Compensation: Generous salary range and comprehensive benefits package.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and security frameworks (Zero Trust, SIEM, Cloud Security).
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and generous leave policies.
If you are a security professional looking to make a tangible impact on a national scale, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Lead Threat Detection: Monitor security events and alerts across the enterprise, performing deep-dive analyses to identify and neutralize potential cyber threats in real-time.
- Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability scans, providing actionable insights to secure the state's cloud and on-premise environments.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and federal standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
- Incident Response: Serve as a key member of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), orchestrating containment and recovery procedures during security breaches.
- Security Architecture: Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement robust security controls and identity management solutions.
- Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and best practices.
Qualifications
- Certification: Must possess an active CISSP, CISM, Security+, or CEH certification.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in information security, network security, or systems administration within a large-scale enterprise or government environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), and endpoint protection platforms.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- California Residency: Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of California.