Job Description

Posting number: 1444 OP 2026/08/21 R

Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS

Job classification: Cyber Security Analyst

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: IT and Computers

ANNUAL SALARY

$123,755 to $180,966 and $134,007 to $195,917

NOTES

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer

A Cyber Security Analyst plans, coordinates, and guides cybersecurity activities in prevention, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) as well as audit, monitor, privacy and business continuity activities in the context of cybersecurity; identifies risks for business and technology projects related to Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) hardware or software implementations and upgrades; may act as a head worker. An employee in this class will be required to follow all safety policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and processes.

Examples of duties

1. Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence or a related degree; and

2. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Programmer or in a class at that level performing systems or network administration, technical examination, assessment, design and recommendation of enterprise system and application security; or

3. Four years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of a Systems Analyst performing cost benefit and feasibility studies related to the modification of existing computer-based information systems, the maintenance and support of information systems, or the implementation of new computer-based systems.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.

2. Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned, and major in the Education Section of their on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.

3. Qualifying work experience gained outside the City of Los Angeles must be gained in positions requiring a four-year degree as referenced in Requirement #1. No other outside experience will be accepted.

4. The position of Cyber Security Analyst within the Information Technology Agency (ITA) and Harbor Department, requires, as a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.

5. Positions at the Harbor Department may require employees to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

6. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accredited agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf

7. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

SELECTION CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following certificate(s) as of the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

1. ISACA - CISA, CRISC, and/or CGEIT

2. PMI - PMP

3. APP – CIPP/US and/or CIPT

4. ISC2 - CISSP

5. GIAC - any certification above 300-level

6. CompTIA Security+

NOTE

Applicants that desire to be considered for Selective Certification as described above, must attach a copy of their Certificate(s) of Completion to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.

Qualifications

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity

NOTE

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

Supplemental information

Examination Weight:

Interview - 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Self Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork; Shares Knowledge and Information; Process Improvement; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: local, state, and federal cybersecurity laws, regulatory mandates, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks; Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) implementations, upgrades, and related projects; threat intelligence methodologies, advanced research techniques, and strategic threat context; vulnerability assessment methodologies, digital forensic assessments, and technical evaluation techniques; endpoint, network, and application log analysis; technical countermeasures and defense-in-depth concepts; and access control methodologies, identity governance matrices, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) frameworks; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Cyber Security Analyst.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time and location of the interview which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that the interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026

NOTES

1. This examination is based on a validation study.

2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf

3. Applications accepted are subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

4. A final average score of 70% or higher is required in order to be placed on the eligible list.

5. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.

6. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each candidate.

7. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.

8. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

9. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores, all candidates are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates’ City employment applications by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.

Notice

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTHON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL BASIS AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html