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Job Summary

Information security analysts support CalPERS information security management programs. These analysts perform a variety of tasks using Information Technology (IT) to assist management and staff to protect CalPERS information assets. These tasks span the following areas:

  • Security and Risk Management (security, risk, compliance, law, regulations, and business continuity)
  • Asset Security (protecting security of assets)
  • Security Engineering (engineering and management of security)
  • Communication and Network Security (designing and protecting network security)
  • Identity and Access Management (controlling access and managing identity)
  • Software Development Security (understanding, applying, and enforcing software security)
  • Security Operations (foundational concepts, investigations, and incident management)
  • Security Assessment and Testing (designing, performing, and analyzing security testing)
  • Security Operations (foundational concepts, investigations, incident management, and disaster recovery)

Division/Unit

Information Security Office

  • Information Security Management Section

Necessary Qualifications/Skills

  • 2+ years of IT experience in performing analysis of complex information systems
  • 2+ years of experience performing security analysis of information systems and business processes
  • Demonstrated communications capabilities that include preparing reports and making presentations
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Desirable Qualifications/Skills

  • 1+ years of experience managing security events, data breaches, and incidents
  • 1+ years of experience performing security and risk management (security, risk, compliance, law, and regulations) functions
  • Knowledge of both California and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to information security
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills

State Classifications

  • Associate Information Systems Analyst (Specialist)
  • Staff Information Systems Analyst (Specialist)
  • Senior Information Systems Analyst (Specialist)

Comparable Private Sector Job Titles

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Security Architect
  • Information Security Auditor
  • Information Security Specialist
  • Information Assurance Engineer

Related Majors/Degrees

  • Security and Risk Analysis Information and Cyber Security
  • Business Administration in Information Security and Assurance
  • Cyber Security and Information Assurance
  • Cyber Forensics & Information Security
  • Information Systems Security
  • Information Technology

Related Certifications

  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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