Health Services Information Technology Security Specialist at County of Contra Costa

The PositionHEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SPECIALIST (LBSD-2025A)Bargaining Unit: Local 21 Non-Supervisory ManagementWhy Join Contra Costa CountyContra Costa Health includes a Health Plan Public Health Hazardous Materials Environmental Health Housing Homeless and Health Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Emergency Management Services and a full complement of ambulatory care sites including school-based services.The Contra Costa County Health Information Technology Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for a full-time Health Services Information Technology Security Specialist position assigned primarily to the Health Services Information Technology Unit located in Martinez CA.We are looking for someone who:Is articulate both verbally and in writing and communicates clearly and professionally with staff providers and vendor community and works well in a teamShows initiative and follow-throughEffectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they arise during the day responding to urgent requests in a timely manner in an atmosphere with competing demandsAcknowledges and respects cultural and linguistic differences of diverse populationsDemonstrates empathy in handling customer needs and builds a trusting rapport with customersExcels at troubleshootingWhat you will typically be responsible for:Evaluating and responding to information security alertsActing as part of the organizations information security incident response teamMaturing the organizations vulnerability management programProviding usable and understandable information security guidance to a diverse set of stakeholdersInstalling configuring and maintaining cybersecurity defensesA few reasons you might love this job:Your work will impact the lives health and wellbeing of all residents (with a focus on the diverse marginalized communities) and businesses in Contra Costa CountyProfessional development funds are available for each employeeOffices are in the central part of the CountyThe team you would work with is full of people passionate about their jobs constantly innovating and joyful collaboratorsOffers a generous benefits packageA few challenges you might face in this job:Staff must adapt to new and ever-changing technologyYou may have to work under pressure and need to deliver solutions in tight timeframesInformation security improvements require coordination across a large organization with multiple technical teams and business stakeholdersLimited resources requiring a risk-based prioritization of workCompetencies Required:Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do businessLegal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsDesign Sense: Creating work products that are functional intuitive and aesthetically pleasingAction & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishmentAdaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresDisplaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective resultsOral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting: Communicating effectively in writingBuilding & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsLeadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goalTeamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsProject Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time on-budget and achieve their objectivesOrganizational Systems Thinking: Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functionsTo read the complete job description please visit the website: eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in healthcare or business administration computer science information security management information systems or a closely related field.Certification: Possession of a: MCITP CCNA/CCDP or JunOS are desirable.Experience: Four (4) years of full time or its equivalent experience including 1 (one) or more years in a healthcare information technology environment implementing and managing technology security of multiple platforms operating systems software and network protocols in a large complex information technology organization.Substitution for Education: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that included at least twelve semester or eighteen quarter units in computer science plus an additional two years of qualifying experience of the type noted above may substitute for the Bachelors degree.All applicants must include official or unofficial college or university transcripts or a copy of their degree. Applicants who have attended a foreign or non-U.S. accredited university or college must provide proof of education evaluation completed by a service affiliated with the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) with transcripts. All supporting documents must be scanned and attached to the application at the time of submission.Desirable Qualifications:-Familiarity with developing and operating vulnerability management programs-Familiarity with Microsoft M365 native and 3rd party data classification toolsSelection Process1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.2. Online Interview Assessment: Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online on-demand interview. The interview will measure candidates competencies as they relate to the job and will be rated by subject matter the interview candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to the competencies listed above. (Weighted 100%).The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.For recruitment questions please contact Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at. For any technical issues please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at 1-.CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ethnicity age disability sexual orientation gender gender identify gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or other protected category under the law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Computer Hardware,IT Experience,Network Administration,Network Support,LAN,Computer Networking,Computer Skills,Windows,Sharepoint,Teaching,Operating Systems,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 127648 - 171061