Information Systems Security Engineer

Los Angeles County Office Of Education

Job Location:

Downey, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 103620 - 128364

Posted on: 12-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bulletin

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County

Information Systems Security Engineer

$8635 to $10697 Monthly

Insurance:
Your choice of several medical dental vision and life insurance plans

To learn more visit:

Online applications
must be submitted by:

9/23/2025

5:00 P.M. (Pacific)

Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off:
24 vacation 15 holidays and 12 illness days.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education is seeking a cybersecurity professional with strong critical thinking initiative and communication for the Information Systems Security Engineer position.

The Information Systems Security Engineer implements assesses and monitors security measures for the protection of information technology systems networks servers and other information.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

Information security software programs and tools
Information security issues requirements and trends including compliance requirements related to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and e-Discovery
Information security laws and regulations
Risk assessment methods and techniques
Incident response procedures and processes
Malware such as worms viruses spyware ransomware and Trojans
Security software programs and tools
Basic server and network technologies
Cloud computing environments system and network security authentication and security protocols and cryptography
Application architecture and design development environments database design and normalization network security and infrastructure
Authentication authorization and encryption technologies
Industry-standard tools and frameworks used in penetration testing such as Metasploit Burp Suite Nmap Kali Linux and other tools
Forensic techniques for investigating incidents
Auditing standards and techniques

Competencies:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Critical Thinking Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
Professional & Technical Expertise Applying technical subject matter to the job
Action & Results Focus Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Adaptability Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Attention to Detail Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
Handling Stress Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure challenge or adversity
Professional Integrity & Ethics Maintaining trust through honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
Informing Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Oral Communication Engaging effectively in dialogue
Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Involving Others Engaging others for input contribution and shared responsibility for outcomes
Teamwork Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Project Management Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time on-budget and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages abilities religions and cultures

Required Education and ExperienceEducation:An associates degree in computer science business administration or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience:Two years of experience implementing and monitoring information technology security solutions and programs including one year of performing risk assessments using penetration and vulnerability testing tools.

Two years of experience as an Information Systems Security Specialist at the Los Angeles County Office of Education may substitute for the required experience.

Equivalency Provision:Current professional certification in one of the following may substitute for the associates degree: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:A valid California drivers license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Professional certification in one of the following is preferred: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA) GIAC Security Essentials Certification (SEC) or equivalent.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a technical interview.

Contact

For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Jennifer Kirkpatrick at

For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

For complete application information please go to Personnel Commission9300 Imperial Hwy EC-Annex Downey CA 90242

Additional InformationMinimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information please go to For additional information on our testing procedures please visitApplicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application testing and employment are available to individuals with you would like to request an accommodation please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized asDual open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.

Recruitment ID: 26-LAC346

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.

BulletinAn equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflectsthe rich diversity of Los Angeles CountyInformation Systems Security Engineer$8635 to $10697 MonthlyInsurance:Your choice of several medical dental vision and life insurance plansTo learn more visit:Online applicat...