Senior Cybersecurity Analyst; Senior Information Technologist

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Salary may be negotiable within the applicable range of the classification and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Senior Information Technologist positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Final date to receive applications This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (PST).

THE OPPORTUNITY The Orange County Information Technology (OCIT) –Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations Team is seeking an experienced and dynamic supervisor who will oversee and assist a team of cybersecurity analysts in the continuous monitoring of the County's enterprise environmental assets, analyzing threats, mitigating vulnerabilities, detecting compromises, and conducting incident response. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of County Enterprise tools.

This position requires strong analytical and comprehension skills with written and communication experience. Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overseeing daily operations of the SOC
• Ensuring the service ability and integrity of SOC equipment and tools
• Supporting SOC efforts in digital forensics and eDiscovery
• Serving as the subject matter expert on system security tools, including but not limited to SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IAM, PAM, IPS/IDS, Web Proxy Firewall, DLP, Email Security, and WAF, and providing technical leadership on toolset enhancements
• Leading and performing threat hunting activities such as analysis of threat intelligence, detection and evaluation of IOCs, and escalation of incidents
• Evaluating vendor solutions, making recommendations, and leading projects for deployment and/or enhancement of security systems
• Participating in the incident response team and executing the County Incident Response Plan and cyber incident playbooks
• Reviewing cybersecurity requests against normal operational security processes and providing approval or escalation

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess an Associate's or higher in Information Computer Sciences, Information Computer Technology, Information Systems, or a related field with at least three (3) years of security-related work experience in a cybersecurity, enterprise IT, or multidisciplinary IT environment. A certification in one of the following is preferred but not required:

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• (ISC)² CISSP
  - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• (ISC)² CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
• GCIL- GIAC Certified Incident Leader
• GEIR - GIAC Enterprise Incident Response
• GSOM- GIAC Security Operations Manager
• GSOC- GIAC Security Operations Certified

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following competencies:

• Technical Knowledge | Technical Expertise
• Understanding of the NIST 800-53 framework and application of its controls in operational security
• Understanding network protocols, routing and switching, LAN/WAN, remote access, and encryption protocols
• Understanding and applying network security concepts and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS Security, and WAF (Web Application Firewall)
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office
  365, Azure Cloud, and related security concepts
• Utilizing security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, and Web Filter/Proxy
• Proficiency in scripting languages and Power Shell
• Installing, configuring, and supporting all varieties of Microsoft Windows Services and platforms
• Implementing enterprise security best practices including encryption, implicit and explicit permissions, multi-factor authentication, auditing and digital forensics, and data retention
• Leadership Skills
• Serving as a department liaison for operational security matters, requests, and issues
• Working collaboratively and establishing rapport with staff, managers, and people across County departments
• Leading and training cybersecurity analysts on best practices
• Building and maintaining positive forward focused customer-oriented work environments
• Oral | Written Communication Skills
• Responding quickly, courteously, and proficiently to customer service requests
• Soliciting feedback and adjusting customer service requests to fit into business improvement
• Clearly conveying information technology concepts and terminology with both technical and non-technical staff at all levels within and outside the agency
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation of department processes and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please  for details on this classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.

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