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Cyber Security Analyst

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, CA · San Jose, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

$135,928.00  -  $176,696.00

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About the Department

Protect the future of public transit! 
VTA is seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to safeguard our critical systems, defend against evolving threats, and lead efforts to keep our networks and data secure.

What You'll Be Doing
Definition
Under general supervision, the Cyber Security Analyst plans, analyzes, and implements data security measures and controls related to VTA's computer networks and other technology systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This journey-level professional classification is responsible for coordinating and managing VTA's cyber security activities and programs.  An incumbent in this class is expected to independently plan, implement, and upgrade cyber security measures and controls and actively combat security intrusions.  This position assists with sensitive and confidential employee relations and legal data security issues, and an incumbent may provide leadership or technical assistance in projects involving protection of confidential data against unauthorized access.

This classification differs from other technology classifications in that it specializes in ensuring data security, mitigating cyber security risks, and safeguarding VTA's computer networks and related systems against security intrusions.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is a proven cybersecurity professional with strong technical expertise in safeguarding enterprise systems, networks, and sensitive data. They will bring hands-on experience in monitoring and responding to cyber threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing advanced security controls. Skilled at balancing technical precision with practical risk management, they demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information. This candidate is an effective communicator who can translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear guidance for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. They are proactive, adaptable to emerging threats, and capable of leading projects or providing direction to others while fostering collaboration across departments and with external partners.


About VTA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all. 


Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region.


VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.


As the county’s congestion management agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit oriented development.


VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.


For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward


Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP)

The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families.


Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance.

Position Duties

Typical Tasks

  • Establishes protocols to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, and/or destruction;
  • Monitors networks, email system, and server farm in real time to identify and combat security intrusions;
  • Plans and implements cyber security measures and controls;
  • Researches cyber security software tools and countermeasures; recommends and installs hardware and software programs to mitigate security risks;
  • Researches, examines, aggregates, refines, and presents data sets based on keyword, email, and/or internet history searches;
  • Monitors intrusion detection and prevention systems;
  • Performs network vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and cyber security assessments; resolves vulnerability issues;
  • Plans and conducts internal and external cyber security audits; interprets and documents audit results; recommends and implements corrective actions;
  • Defines, implements, and maintains agency cyber security policies;
  • Reviews firewall logs and investigates intrusion attempts;
  • Investigates and analyzes security breaches to identify root cause;
  • Coordinates cyber security plans, activities, and projects with other technology personnel and outside vendors;
  • Monitors and evaluates cybercrime bulletins from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; coordinates with law enforcement cybercrime teams;
  • Provides training to VTA employees on cyber security awareness and data security procedures;
  • Collaborates with other departments and VTA management to improve cyber security and manage risks;
  • Prepares audit reports, memoranda, and other documents; makes verbal presentations on audit findings/recommendations;
  • May provide lead direction to other employees or contractors as assigned;
  • Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards
Training, education, and experience, which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in computer science or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing technical and analytical duties in coordinating and managing cyber security programs and initiatives.

Additional professional experience implementing cyber security measures and actively combatting security intrusions may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of cyber security, digital access control, and intrusion detection and prevention;
  • Operational characteristics of computer networks, server farms, and technology systems administration;
  • Cyber security vulnerability testing and risk analysis;
  • Methods and techniques for managing and mitigating cyber security risks;
  • Principles and practices of cyber security audits and audit documentation;
  • Current cyber security technology tools and countermeasures;
  • Laws and regulations pertaining to cyber security and confidential data;
  • Principles and practices of lead supervision and training. 
Ability to:
  • Establish plans and protocols to protect VTA's data against unauthorized access, modification, and/or destruction;
  • Monitor technology infrastructure in real time; effectively identify and combat security intrusions;
  • Research, recommend, and install cyber security software tools and countermeasures;
  • Develop and implement agency-wide cyber security policies;
  • Use discretion and maintain confidentiality when necessary;
  • Conduct internal and external cyber security audits; interpret and document audit results; recommend and implement corrective actions;
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of cyber security tools and countermeasures and develop cost-effective solutions;
  • Prepare reports and supporting recommendations;
  • Keep up-to-date on cyber security threats and stay current on intrusion detection and prevention hardware and software technologies;
  • Make effective verbal presentations; communicate technical information to non-technical audiences;
  • Work odd and unusual hours, including weekends and holidays, or on-call as assigned;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
General Application Instructions
Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference.

To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as “continuous,” we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an immediate email confirmation.

Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications, resumes, Job Interest Notification Cards, or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application.

Communication & Contact Information
All updates regarding your application—including notices for testing and interviews—will be sent via email. Be sure to select email as your preferred method of communication and maintain a valid, up-to-date email address. Applicants are also responsible for keeping their phone numbers and mailing addresses current in their online profiles.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support, contact NEOGOV at (855) 524-5627, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST), excluding holidays.

Application Review & Processing
All current and prior relevant work experience—including experience with VTA—must be fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. Entries such as “see resume” are not acceptable. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be rejected, even if you meet the minimum qualifications.

While you are welcome to upload a resume, it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position.

Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications, experience, education, or training may result in disqualification and/or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA.

This classification is non-represented. Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable salary administration policy.


Tentative Examinations:

Oral Panel: Week November 3-7, 2025


Conditions of Employment

Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check, reference checks, verification of education or certifications, and a criminal history review before appointment.


Eligibility List

The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur.  Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. 


Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations 

VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email [email protected] at least five business days before the test.


Equal Employment Opportunity

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.