SYSTEMS ANALYST - CYBERSECURITY

Salary: $10,484.93 - $12,140.27 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Opening Date: 03/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a to be part of the Information TechnologyTeam!

The Department
The is responsible for the administration of the City's information and communications systems and infrastructure. Services include the planning, procurement, delivery, maintenance and training which support the business functions of City departments through technology. The Information Technology department's responsibilities include computer hardware systems, data and telecomm infrastructure, data management, information security, radio and wireless communications, software and applications, telephone and voice systems.

The Position
The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity performs advanced duties in the design, implementation, and support of the City's information and communication technologies. The position serves as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, providing technical leadership, systems integration expertise, and operational guidance. Responsibilities include conducting complex systems analysis, developing technology solutions, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and optimizing business processes across City departments.
The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City's cybersecurity program, including incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness training; monitors, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity events using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other advanced security monitoring tools; develops, implements, and enforces cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, NIST, CCPA); conducts risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits of enterprise systems, networks, and cloud environments; oversees incident response activities, including forensic investigations, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, while preparing after-action reports; provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and IT staff in cybersecurity best practices; and performs related duties as required.

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QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field; and five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information technology, including areas such as systems analysis, applications and database support, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data analytics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. At least one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience is highly desired.

License and/or Certificates
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.
Certifications in one or more cybersecurity domains including areas such as governance and risk management, security operations, incident response and forensics, penetration testing, cloud security, network and infrastructure security, and compliance with government and regulatory requirements are highly desired.

Ideal Candidate
Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Advanced expertise in cybersecurity operations and architecture, including incident response, vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and security program development in complex enterprise environments;
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity and access management (IAM), and multi-factor authentication systems;
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements, including standards such as NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, and state privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA), with experience ensuring organizational compliance;
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, security audits, and penetration testing, and to develop remediation strategies that strengthen organizational resilience.
• Experience leading complex cybersecurity projects and initiatives, including planning, implementation, system integration, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into secure technical solutions, while advising leadership on cybersecurity risks, priorities, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor staff, manage priorities and budgets, present technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive and departmental leadership.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period opens Tuesday, March 10, 2026. First review of applications will be those received by Thursday, March 26, 2026. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of the following components:

Oral Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2026)
Department Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 27, 2026.

The tentative test dates will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.

The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity will be required to assist various City Departments as determined by operational needs, including the Police Department. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Policies, Practices, and Procedures, Section 1.9.2, candidates who receive a conditional job offer for this position

SPECIAL NOTES
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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 before the test date.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits for Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association bargaining unit, visit::

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
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The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

• Yes
• No

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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate your field of study. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please type "N/A".
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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience in information technology, including areas such as systems analysis, applications and database support, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data analytics do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• More than 7 years

06

Do you possess any certifications in cybersecurity domains including areas such as governance and risk management, security operations, incident response and forensics, penetration testing, cloud security, network and infrastructure security, or compliance with government and regulatory requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate all relevant certifications that you possess. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please type "N/A".
08

Describe your experience managing vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management. What was your role, and how did you ensure that critical vulnerabilities were prioritized and remediated quickly?
09

Describe a cybersecurity incident you personally managed that impacted a mission critical service. Explain how the incident was detected, the number of users or departments affected, the steps you took to trace and remediate the issue, and the measures you implemented to prevent a recurrence.
10

How do you secure legacy applications that cannot be patched or upgraded due to vendor or operational constraints?
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Describe a compliance gap you identified. What requirement was involved, how did you discover and remediate it, and how did you ensure long term compliance?
12

Describe a time when you deployed a cybersecurity technology that significantly improved your organization's security posture. What technology did you implement, what technical challenges did you encounter, how did you collaborate with non-technical departments, and what measurable improvements resulted?
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I UNDERSTAND that as a condition of employment, the Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity will be required to assist various City Departments as determined by operational needs, including the Police Department. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Policies, Practices, and Procedures, Section 1.9.2, candidates who receive a conditional job offer for this position will be subject to a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. This will include both a Department of Justice (DOJ)