Global Service Resources

TITLE: Information Security Analyst 805
LOCATION: City of Industry, CA 91746
HOURS PER WEEK: 40hrs
POSITION: 1
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Temporary (10 months w/ high chance of extension or direct hire with LA County)
TARGET START DATE: 03/02/26
PAYRATE: $60-65/hr W2

DESCRIPTION:

• An Information Security Specialist interprets information security policies, standards and other requirements as they relate to internal information system and coordinates the implementation of these and other information security requirements.
• The Information Security Specialist redesigns and reengineers internal information handling processes so that information is appropriately protected from a wide variety of problems including unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized use, inappropriate modification, premature deletion, and unavailability.
• The Information Security Specialist will provide highly specialized experience in one or more information, computer, or network security disciplines (e.g. penetration testing, accreditation, or risk assessment and mitigation); develop system security plans, certification and accreditation reviews; analyze and establish processes for comprehensive systems and data protection; assess and mitigate system security threats and risks; perform security audits, evaluation, risk assessments and make a strategic recommendations; and manages, supports, installs and maintains security tools and systems, and tracks security patches and incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Information Security Specialist will possess knowledge and experience in standard methodologies used in certification and accreditation processes; extensive experience following NIST guidelines in risk assessment and management; conducting vulnerability analysis; developing mitigation plans; and performing penetration testing, password protection testing and application security testing.
• This classification must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience applying security policies, standards, testing, modification and implementation.
• At least three (3) years of that experience must be in information security analysis.
• This classification requires the possession of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Live scan, finger printing will be performed at DPSS, Bureau of Human Resources (BHR). Work entails of onsite reviews of main Information Technology site of DPSS and traveling to contractors' sites for reviews. DPSS will not pay for mileage, gas, or use of cell phone.
• The 4/40 work schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm 4/40 schedule. Telework in not available. Work location 12851 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, California 91746.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on knowledge in standard methodologies used in certification and accreditation processes; and ability to follow and review NIST guidelines in risk assessment and management.
• 3 years in the last 5 years of experience in the following: NIST 800-53; conducting vulnerability analysis; and performing gap analysis and developing mitigation processes for identified risks.
• One or more of the following Security Certifications:
• Security +
• Certified Ethical Hacker
• Cloud Security Professional
• CISSP

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• Applying security policies: 5 years (Required)
• Information security analysis: 3 years (Required)
• NIST 800-53 guidelines: 3 years (Required)
• Conducting vulnerability analysis: 3 years (Required)
• Performing gap analysis: 3 years (Required)
• Developing mitigation processes for identified risks: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person