Cyber Security Analyst - closes
Listed on 2026-08-30
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Analyst
ANNUAL SALARY
$123,755 to $180,966 and $134,007 to $195,917
NOTESCandidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
A Cyber Security Analyst plans, coordinates, and guides cybersecurity activities in prevention, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) as well as audit, monitor, privacy and business continuity activities in the context of cybersecurity; identifies risks for business and technology projects related to Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) hardware or software implementations and upgrades; may act as a head worker. An employee in this class will be required to follow all safety policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and processes.
Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence or a related degree;
and
Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Programmer or in a class at that level performing systems or network administration, technical examination, assessment, design and recommendation of enterprise system and application security;
or
Four years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of a Systems Analyst performing cost benefit and feasibility studies related to the modification of existing computer-based information systems, the maintenance and support of information systems, or the implementation of new computer-based systems.
Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned, and major in the Education Section of their on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
Qualifying work experience gained outside the City of Los Angeles must be gained in positions requiring a four-year degree as referenced in Requirement #1. No other outside experience will be accepted.
The position of Cyber Security Analyst within the Information Technology Agency (ITA) and Harbor Department, requires, as a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction.
The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.
Positions at the Harbor Department may require employees to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accredited agencies can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).%20
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Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following certificate(s) as of the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
ISACA - CISA, CRISC, and/or CGEIT
PMI - PMP
APP – CIPP/US and/or CIPT
ISC2 - CISSP
GIAC - any certification above 300-level
CompTIA Security+
Applicants that desire to be considered for Selective Certification as described above, must attach a copy of their Certificate(s) of Completion to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s).
Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all…
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