DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER II - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)

Job Description:

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER II - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)

Description

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive - Emergency

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Friday, October 31, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday , November 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday , November 3, 2025 , to be accepted.

Exam Number

HH2612A-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Homeless Services and Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Departmental Information Security Officer II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Departmental Information Security Officer II.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and manage the department’s Information Security Program, including policies, standards, and cybersecurity controls in line with Countywide requirements.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, oversee remediation, and coordinate investigations with County cybersecurity leaders and external agencies.
• Ensure compliance with audits, regulations, and contractual obligations while providing guidance to management and program staff.
• Partner with IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to design secure systems and integrate cybersecurity into daily operations, contracts, and recovery planning.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness and training efforts, represent the department on Countywide cybersecurity committees, and share best practices.
• Establish and direct the Departmental Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team (DCERT) and serve as liaison to Countywide cybersecurity and privacy programs.
• Supervise staff as needed and act as a subject-matter expert in technical or legal matters related to cybersecurity.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify

Option I: A Bachelor’s Degree* in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Assurance, or a related discipline -AND- Five (5) years of experience in all of the following areas: risk management**, information security, cybersecurity, incident response, and privacy roles -AND- Two (2) years of experience in managing and coordinating information security projects -AND- possession of one or more of the following certifications***: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, or equivalent.

Option II: Three (3) years of experience administering an Information Security Program, including responsibility for risk management**, information security, cybersecurity, incident response, and privacy coordination at the level of Departmental Information Security Officer I **** -AND- possession of one or more of the following certifications***: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, or equivalent.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Special Requirement Information

* To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pd

**Risk management experience in information security would focus on enabling the department to make well-informed, justified expenditures that better secure IT assets focused on storage, processing and transmitting department information.

***To r eceive credit for the required certification, you must include a legible copy of the official certificate within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

**** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's class of Departmental Information Security Officer I is defined as, u nder general direction, leads the information security function for a County department or for the Information Systems Bureau of the Department of Health Services and is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive departmental information security strategy to optimize the department’s security posture.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class

II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of commonly used security and privacy frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, CJIS, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 and ability to apply them to protect regulated data.
• Experience leading or participating in cross-departmental or multi-agency cybersecurity initiatives, including business continuity, or disaster recovery planning.
• Experience developing and implementing information security and compliance policies, procedures, or training programs that improved organizational security posture and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Exam Content

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Armen Avetyan

Department Contact Number: (213) 866-8749

Department Contact Email: AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: 11/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$141,907.20 - $220,694.40 Annually