Salary: $118,435.20 - $142,977.12 Annually

Note: the wage rate will go up by 3% effective June 23, 2025

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding and reliable career with the Information Technology Department at the County of Santa Barbara. Come and be a part of a team of talented individuals who are passionate about fostering a culture of teamwork, learning and respect! 

In the IT Department our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes IT a fun and rewarding place to work! We establish, develop and nurture partnerships and open communication within our communities. We embrace a willingness to learn and accept new ideas, to actively listen and to be receptive to change. We strive to grow our talents and do our best in the service of others while taking pride in our work. We explore and deliver new and creative ways to pair technology with business needs. We ensure the resources necessary to succeed and encourage thoughtful participation leading to inclusion and ownership.

The Position

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Operations Specialist with a strong background and extensive experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

- Information Security, particularly in Data Classification, Data Labeling, and Data Leak Prevention (DLP) Policies.

- Identity Security disciplines, including Identity Access Management (IAM) and automation, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Identity Governance. 

- Expertise in cloud security, with a focus on Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as well as cloud account/application lifecycle management.

In addition, we value candidates with a solid foundation in traditional cybersecurity operations such as firewall configuration (basic and advanced), network security and segmentation, packet analysis, endpoint and mobile device security, vulnerability management, email and web content filtering, web application firewalls (WAF), system encryption, and delivery of security awareness training. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a complex enterprise environment securing modern and legacy infrastructure across a diverse technology stack and multiple lines of business.

We are currently recruiting to fill one full-time vacancy. Remote work is permitted and this is a primarily remote role, but onsite work in Santa Barbara, CA is required when needed. Lodging/travel expenses are not provided. Employees of the County must reside in California. At this time, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have permanent (not temporary) work authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The payroll title for this role is EDP Office Automation Specialist II.

Highlighted Benefits:

• Primarily remote schedule
• Health Plan: County contributes towards premium; HSA offered
• Pension Retirement
• Reciprocity with other public sector retirement systems (like CalPERS)
• 13 holidays, 12 sick leave days (unlimited accumulation), and 12 to 25 days of vacation (based on length of service) per year
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate for previous public service.
• For more information on County benefits, please click here.  

1. Develops, implements, maintains and troubleshoots policies and procedures related to data classification, labeling, and data protection policy rules to prevent unauthorized disclosure, access, or loss of sensitive information.
2. Administers identity and access management (IAM) systems, including provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access controls, automation of account lifecycle processes, and troubleshoots issues that arise with identity management solutions
3. Implements, administers and supports privileged access management (PAM) tools and identity governance procedures to secure identities and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
4. Assesses, deploys, and manages tools and processes to secure cloud-based applications and environments, including monitoring access, enforcing policies, and supporting secure cloud adoption and cloud data lifecycle management.
5. Configures, maintains, and monitors network and perimeter security systems, including firewalls and network segmentation technologies, to protect against external and internal threats.
6. Monitors information systems for security events and anomalies; investigates incidents using tools such Data Leak Protection (DLP), Data Classification and other security product logs, packet analysis and participates in response and mitigation efforts.
7. Coordinates vulnerability assessments and remediation activities; collaborates with system administrators and application owners to address identified risks.
8. Implements and maintains endpoint protection, mobile device management, content filtering, and other security controls to protect users, devices, and systems.
9. Develops and delivers cybersecurity awareness and training programs to educate users on safe computing practices and organizational policies.
10. Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards; assists with audits, risk assessments, and security-related projects.
11. Performs related duties as assigned. 

1. Four years of experience that included analyzing, designing, testing, and implementing enterprise-wide software and hardware on a large scale (about 150 servers), including two years of direct experience with a large wide area network (about 5000 devices); or,
2. two years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of an EDP Office Automation Specialist I with Santa Barbara County; or,
3. a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications: Employment in this class requires successful completion of a criminal background investigation, and may require weekend or off-hours work. Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment. Performing the essential functions of the class may require incumbents to work in cramped or awkward spaces and positions, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

For work related issues, the incumbent may need to travel throughout the County regardless of the assigned location.

Selection Process

1. Review Application to determine applicants that meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Applicants who meet the employment standard will have their responses to the supplemental questionnaires evaluated and scored.  Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the scored supplemental questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. Completion of a 12-month probationary period is required. 

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check and Live Scan fingerprinting.    

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.   

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. PST, postmarks not accepted.  You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.     

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by email during each step of the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Selection Process steps to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. 

For any questions, please contact Sabina Netto, ITD Human Resources Manager at snetto@countyofsb.org