PTSC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No:  001112-001

External Recruitment*

Closing Date:  Open

 

Forensic Computer Administrator

Grade L:  $64,961- $81,185- $97,409

Appointments to positions can be made at any point in the salary range with appropriate management approval.

 

This job bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP).

 

Position

Performs complex design, installation, upgrade, maintenance, monitoring, and security of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) network, servers, and software products; perform computer forensics for audits and investigations; provides expertise for all technical, planning, operational, and security matters concerning the OIG’s network; including servers, workstations, network cabling, and network hardware and software and related peripherals; monitors network servers and computers, diagnoses degradation in performance of the network, and performs appropriate and timely upgrades, repairs, or modifications of the system; provides back-up processes based on state-of-the-art technologies; tests, debugs, documents, and installs programs and systems; consults with users in specified applications areas to determine information systems needs and possibilities; maintains and supports various information systems; performs complex analysis and design of computer systems using information engineering techniques; develops technical and programmatic security assessments; performs forensic audit and investigations of security violations, attempts to gain unauthorized access to OIG information, virus infections that may affect OIG network or other incidents affecting OIG security; presents investigative findings both orally and in writing for determination of the prospective merits of the case; ensures that digital forensic methodologies are consistent in order to preserve and protect evidence and satisfy audit standards; and performs other related duties.

 

Requirements for Employment

Potential candidates interested in this position MUST meet the following requirements:  a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and five years’ experience in the maintenance of computer systems, including at least one year senior-level experience in managing a network environment and one year senior-level experience in computer forensics; certifications desirable in Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE); Server 2003; Microsoft Database Administrator (MCDBA); Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP); Structured Query Language (SQL) 2005; Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA); and a Forensic Certification or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).

 

Experience as outlined may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Must have a satisfactory job performance record as verified by reference check prior to the offer of employment.

 

Knowledge:   Theories, principles, and practices of information systems management and specified application areas; computer forensics principles and applications; Microsoft applications and operating systems; structured Query Language (SQL); applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing information systems for a public agency.

 

Abilities:  Analyze complex information and network security plans and processes; perform proactive capacity planning in the server environment; lead network-centric project implementation; interact professionally with various levels of OIG and Metro employees and outside representatives;

 

Selection Procedure

1.  Application Review

2.  Written Exam:  To Be Determined

3.  Performance Test:  To Be Determined

4.  Appraisal Interview:  To Be Determined

 

Only a limited number of candidates determined as most qualified will be invited to participate in each phase of the competitive selection process.

Application Procedure

To obtain an application package, call Metro Headquarters at (213) 922-7153 or (213) 922-3900 for the hearing impaired (TDD).  All application materials may also be downloaded from Metro's Website at www.metro.net.

 

Submit your entire Application Package (employment application, resume, and supplemental application, if required) by electronic mail (e-mail) to:  jobs@metro.net, or by mail, or hand deliver to one of the following locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA  90012

 

METRO San Fernando Valley

9760 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Chatsworth, CA  91311

 

METRO San Gabriel Valley

3369 Santa Anita Avenue

El Monte, CA  91731

 

METRO South Bay

680 Knox Street, Suite 150

Torrance, CA  90502

 

Completed application packages are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

 

 

 

*Open to the public and all Metro employees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open date:    8/20/08   SR/rg   1112    8/15/08    08-155