"IT Security Analyst/System Administrator"

Job Details

IT Security Analyst/System Administrator

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015856P

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.)

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.

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.

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 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:

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:

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.

OR

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:

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:

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.

Salary Range: $8,567 - $10,371 per Month

Open Date: 08/12/2025

Close Date: 08/26/2025