Security Operations Analyst

About the role

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent and regular attendance;
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees;
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment;
• Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner;
• Adehere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.

Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.

Qualifications

Under the general supervision of Information Technology (IT) Supervisor II, Security Operations Group, Information Techology Associate (IT Associate) serves as one of the Tier 1 Security Analyst. The IT Associate primarily monitors HCAI security tools and service management system for alerts and incidents. The incumbent evaluates alerts and incidents for criticality and responds accordingly. The IT Associate will work alongside IT Supervisor II and IT Specialists to enhance security tools and maintain endpoint and security device patching levels. The incumbent will also be responsible for documenting procedures and solutions to incidents. The IT Associate works primarily in the Business Technology Management, Client Services, and Software Engineering domains.

Special Requirements

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or license for verification.
• Official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Job Description And Duties

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the closing of this bulletin. The position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 8/8/2026