Senior Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst

About the role

Become a Senior Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Join the Cybersecurity Frontlines and help defend California’s digital environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber incident response and forensic investigations for partner agencies and external organizations.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to multi-agency incident response teams.
• Prepare after-action reviews, forensic reports, and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Deliver training, briefings, and technical consultation to cybersecurity professionals and partner organizations.
• Support the development and implementation of advanced cyber defense tools, monitoring strategies, and response capabilities.
• Collaborate with state, local, tribal, federal, and private-sector partners to strengthen cyber defense and resilience.

Requirements

• Significant experience in cyber incident response, digital forensics, or related cybersecurity functions.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat analysis, and forensic methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex investigations and collaborate across multiple agencies and organizations.
• A commitment to protecting California’s critical infrastructure and public interests.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: CISSP, GSEC, or equivalent industry-recognized certifications.

Skills

• Advanced malware analysis.
• Vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies.
• Network traffic and packet data analysis.
• IDS/IPS technologies for intrusion detection and prevention.
• Enterprise networking, protocols, and security architecture.
• Cyber threats, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Authentication, access control, identity management, and cryptography.
• Operating systems, hardening methods, and system security testing.
• Applicable cybersecurity laws, policies, and data protection standards.
• Penetration testing, vulnerability tools, and emerging cyber defense technologies.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker Room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Investment in Careers Development
• Located Near Many Local Eateries, Financial Institutions, and the Light Rail Station