SYSTEMS ANALYST - CYBERSECURITY

Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity to be part of the Information Technology Team!

The Information Technology Department is responsible for the administration of the City's information and communications systems and infrastructure. Services include the planning, procurement, delivery, maintenance and training which support the business functions of City departments through technology. The Information Technology department's responsibilities include computer hardware systems, data and telecomm infrastructure, data management, information security, radio and wireless communications, software and applications, telephone and voice systems.

The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity performs advanced duties in the design, implementation, and support of the City's information and communication technologies. The position serves as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, providing technical leadership, systems integration expertise, and operational guidance. Responsibilities include conducting complex systems analysis, developing technology solutions, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and optimizing business processes across City departments. The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City's cybersecurity program, including incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness training; monitors, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity events using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other advanced security monitoring tools; develops, implements, and enforces cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, NIST, CCPA); conducts risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits of enterprise systems, networks, and cloud environments; oversees incident response activities, including forensic investigations, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, while preparing after-action reports; provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and IT staff in cybersecurity best practices; and performs related duties as required.

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Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at The application filing period opens Tuesday, March 10, 2026. First review of applications will be those received by Thursday, March 26, 2026. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of the following components: Oral Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2026) Department Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 27, 2026. The tentative test dates will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.

The Systems Analyst - Cybersecurity will be required to assist various City Departments as determined by operational needs, including the Police Department. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Policies, Practices, and Procedures, Section 1.9.2, candidates who receive a conditional job offer for this position will be subject to a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. This will include both a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. Assignment to the Police Department will occur within the first three months of hire.

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City of Torrance Inclusion Statement The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!