IT Security Analyst / System Administrator

Classification Title :

IT Security Analyst / System Administrator

Salary Range :

8,567 - $10,371 per Month

Salary Schedule Information :

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Job Title :

IT Security Analyst / System Administrator

Position Number : ISC973

Location : District Services

Department :

District Information Services

Percentage of Employment :

100%

Months of Employment :

12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule :

Monday- Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

About Us : : ABOUT US

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

We empower our faculty and staff through technology adoption and directly support over 60,000 students annually to help them achieve their educational goals. Our team is committed to transformational change and to modernizing all aspects of technology.

We have adopted a cloud-first strategy going forward. We have several exciting projects underway : AI Security Governance, Data security and Identity and Access management, and business continuity and cloud migrations. Our district is investing heavily in digital transformation initiatives to enable us to achieve our goals.

The IS team is dedicated to our core values of Service, High Standards, Adaptability, Professionalism, Stewardship, Respect, and Inclusiveness.

What We Offer : : WHAT WE OFFER

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $9,051.21 for one dependent or $14,481.50 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion (up to $2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical / Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• 50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b) / 457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan ( CalSTRS / CalPERS )
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Flexible / Hybrid Work Program : 3 days in office / 2 days remote (Management approval required; may vary by Department / Position)
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Receive Premium Pay for years of continuous service : From 5% at 5 years, up to 36% at 36 years
• District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

Primary Purpose : PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible for evaluating, designing, and assisting in the development and implementation of information security solutions for the District. The incumbent also assists in the design, installation and maintenance of enterprise server systems. Responsibilities include performing technical procedures that are necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets from intentional or inadvertent access or corruption; providing consultation and training on security topics for information technology professionals and functional end users; and providing technical assistance and work direction to personnel as assigned.

Essential Functions :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description : JOB DESCRIPTION

Develops, implements, and maintains information security program standards and procedures for administrative and academic systems; provides for incident response and remediation support.

Performs auditing, reporting, documentation, and review of information security vulnerabilities and threats; performs vulnerability scans of data networks and computing devices.

Works with systems, network and applications staff to correct security-related vulnerabilities and events when detected.

Provides leadership, work direction, technical advice, and problem-solving assistance to technical staff regarding information security program standards and procedures; acts as a technical liaison with District and campus staff in facilitating information security programs.

Ensures that systems software is properly installed, configured, tested and tuned to maximize information security and operating efficiency; develops logical sequences of steps to be used to produce intended results.

Participates in the design, selection, implementation and maintenance of new products and technologies relating to information security.

Assists and supports higher-level technical personnel with all aspects of planning, design, development, coding, testing, debugging and implementation of complex systems administration for a variety of operating systems.

Monitors, evaluates and maintains systems to ensure minimal interruption of production systems and ensure maximum system performance and availability.

Learns and applies emerging technologies as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District / College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Working Relationships :

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The IT Security Analyst / System Administrator maintains frequent contact with various District departments and personnel, IT management and staff, outside contractors and information systems vendors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of information technology security standards and requirements

Knowledge of information technology security trends and tools

Knowledge of LAN / WAN networks, operating systems, and enterprise servers

Knowledge of computer hardware and software, and related peripherals

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Ability to plan, lead, coordinate and conduct major project or phases of projects

Ability to provide technical advice and leadership to the District

Ability to write and update technical documentation

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to assign work and provide technical work direction to others

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If selected as a finalist and / or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript with degree posted (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in programming, operating systems, and data communications networks, including leadership experience.

Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in programming, operating systems, and data communications networks, including leadership experience.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and Entra ID.

Experience configuring and managing Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools.

Hands-on experience securing AWS workloads using services like GuardDuty, IAM, CloudTrail, and Security Hub.

Understanding of cloud-native logging, monitoring, and threat detection across multi-cloud environments

Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, AWS-native tools).

Knowledge of threat detection, triage, and containment procedures.

Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and lateral movement mitigation.

Ability to partner with IT and cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives.

Experience managing or contributing to security-related projects.

Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Industry recognized certification, for instance, CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft Certified : Security Operations Analyst Associate.

Experience assisting and promoting the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded practices or initiatives.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and / or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work / educational environment.

Working Conditions : WORKING CONDITIONS

College or District information systems office environment; subject to sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours). Repetitive use of upper extremities including hand coordination activities.

Number of Vacancies :

Posting Number :

2015856P

Open Date : 08 / 12 / 2025

Close Date : 08 / 26 / 2025

Special Instructions Summary :

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Work Schedule : District employees can apply for the Flexible / Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position / department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following : identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N / A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and / or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience : One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example : Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education : 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination / interview date.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and / or coursework are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.