Principal Information Technology Analyst (Cybersecurity) - Military Veterans
at The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
This position is for a cybersecurity technical expert with experience in cloud cybersecurity configuration, threat analysis, vulnerability management, mitigation and risk management. This individual will be responsible for the design, and implementation of cybersecurity vulnerability management measures, configuration, security engineering, and- strategies for Metropolitan networks and infrastructure such as, but not limited to, scanning / validation of patch status on Microsoft Windows OS, Linux, Macintosh, Approved third-party applications, routers and switches.
Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Senior Programmer Analyst or Senior Systems Analyst level.
Relevant Experience: direct experience with cybersecurity incident response activites related to vulnerabilities and security breaches
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Proven experience in vulnerability assessment and management.
Familiarity with security tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus
CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On-site fitness center
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Los Angeles, CA
Be Part of a Diverse, Inclusive, and Service-Oriented Workforce
Employment with Metropolitan is more than a job. A career with us offers the opportunity to be part of an organization that is integral to the region’s water supply and delivery system, the backbone of Southern California’s economy. A career at Metropolitan gives you the opportunity to be part of the team that ensures reliable and safe water supplies to nearly 19 million people in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties.
We seek employees from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Metropolitan promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities. We offer careers in a wide range of fields. In addition to our headquarters’ building at Union Station near downtown Los Angeles, Metropolitan owns and operates an extensive range of facilities including: the Colorado River Aqueduct, 16 hydroelectric facilities, nine reservoirs, nearly 1,000 miles of large-scale pipes and five water treatment plants.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Joining the Metropolitan team requires:
- Willingness to participate in water industry leadership through commitment and innovation within your field
- Ability to contribute through teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to work diligently, creatively and effectively for a highly competitive salary
- Participation and desire to focus on your personal career development and training to improve our services to the public
Military Veterans
Your military service to the nation can open a world of opportunities. Metropolitan has a strong history of recruiting and employing military personnel into successful careers within all types of professions and trades.