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INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ANALYST II - CYBERSECURITY - City of Riverside
Security Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst II focused on threat detection, incident response, and risk management in a complex municipal IT environment, leveraging network security, vulnerability assessment, and compliance expertise to protect critical infrastructure.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct continuous monitoring of network and system logs to identify and analyze security threats and anomalies.
- Lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery, while documenting findings and lessons learned.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities across heterogeneous IT assets.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks aligned with industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security controls into new and existing projects.
Requirements
- Intermediate experience in cybersecurity operations within a large, complex IT environment.
- Proficiency with SIEM tools, network security technologies, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills for reporting to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH) preferred.