Information Security Analyst

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
The El Dorado County IT Department helps provide secure, reliable, sustainable, modern, flexible, and effective information technology infrastructure to support the business objectives of County departments. The vision of the Information Technologies (IT) staff is a commitment to deliver creative, practical solutions and services in support of the current and future technological needs of El Dorado County.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Information Security Analyst performs a variety of professional level information technology activities related to the coordination and implementation of County-wide cyber security compliance activities and operations, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information technology systems; provides expertise in cyber security for the County; assesses information and facilitates remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the County enterprise network, systems and applications; report on findings and recommendations for corrective action; and performs other duties as assigned.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in County-wide technology security program which includes, but is not limited to, security awareness, risk assessment, business impact analysis, disaster recovery, and business resumption.
• Monitor the integrity and security of County networks and all related components, including human element, physical and virtual servers, domain controllers, desktops, laptops, printers, and other devices that utilize the County network.
• Scan and monitor network activity, filter malicious activity and virus probability.
• Conduct continuous analysis to identify network and system security vulnerabilities.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and maintenance of policies related to Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, mainframe, and desktop information security issues.
• Make recommendations of solutions to ensure requirements are met for systems and/or applications.
• Integrate and align information security and/or information assurance policies to ensure system analysis meets security requirements
• Research and recommend centralized written manuals and procedures regarding security controls.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative approach. This individual will demonstrate experience in risk assessments, network security, vulnerability assessments, and incident response, as well as proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and compliance audits. Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable recommendations are essential. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can train and guide others, foster positive working relationships, and maintain a customer-service-oriented mindset. They will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to safeguarding the County’s information assets.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field

and

Four (4) years of professional experience providing analytical support that included substantial responsibility for planning, administering and ensuring network and other systems security.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Information Security Analyst, as well as physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kim Rose in Human Resources at Kim.Rose@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Information Security Analyst. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Information Security Analyst within any County department, please submit your application. We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Information Technologies Department, located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

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• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Personal and bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

• 530-621-5565

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