Information Security Administrator

Information Security Administrator

OPEN RECRUITMENT
6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

11 STEPS - RANGE 9 / MANAGEMENT TEAM
$107, $147,044.00 ANNUALLY
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.*

For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.

A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The Information Technology Services Department at Long Beach City College is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Information Security Administrator to help protect the District's information assets and support a strong cybersecurity environment. In this role, you will implement and maintain security architecture, standards, and tools; monitor security activity; and help identify and address potential risks. You will guide incident response efforts, support audits and compliance needs, and provide insight on secure system design and procurement. As a senior technical resource, you will contribute to keeping District systems safe, reliable, and resilient for the students, faculty, and staff we serve.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Implement, enforce, and continuously improve enterprise-wide information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Administer, document, and evaluate advanced security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, and IAM platforms.
• Monitor and maintain security systems, investigate threats, and lead comprehensive incident response efforts.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analyses, prioritize findings, and coordinate effective remediation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLBA) by maintaining evidence and supporting audits.
• Provide expert guidance on secure architecture, development practices, and technology procurements.
• Lead and mentor IT staff, contribute technical expertise during investigations, and support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Communicate complex security concepts clearly, exercise strong independent judgment, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

• Type of position: Full time / Exempt / Non-Represented (40 hours/week)
• Position Status: Permanent
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location: Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), but will support both campuses

• Salary: Management Range 9$107, $147,044.00 ANNUALLY

• Eligibility list: Will be valid for 6 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications

• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, please note that requests are typically capped at Step 3.

• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

• Mission & Values
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general direction of assigned administrator, implements, maintains, and monitors the District's information security architecture, standards, and systems to protect District information assets. Implements and enforces security policies and procedures and recommends updates to administrator. Leads incident response efforts per approved plans, conducts risk and vulnerability assessments, prepares technical evidence for audits and compliance, serves as a senior technical subject-matter expert on cybersecurity matters and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Information Security Administrator is a senior professional/functional lead classification with enterprise-wide impact. Incumbents in this class independently administer enterprise security solutions, lead incident response and investigations, and coordinate cross-domain remediation to verified closure. Incumbents coordinate with vendors and external agencies on technical matters. This classification is distinguished from lower-level IT positions by its advanced technical expertise, enterprise-wide scope, functional lead responsibilities within established policies.

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in network and information security, including experience with enterprise security architecture, incident response, and compliance support; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
• Preferred industry certifications, such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) awarded by ISACA, Certified Ethical Hacker by EC-Council, or GIAC by the SANS Institute.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
• If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
• If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
• During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email