Description This is an excellent opportunity to join 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 The County of Santa Barbara is currently implementing Workday as the County's new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution and we are recruiting to fill one (1) full-time position in Santa Barbara, CA. The working title for this role is IT Security Analyst and the payroll tile (i.e. job classification title) is EDP Systems & Programming Analyst, Senior. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining security policies and end user access to our Workday system with the overall goal of enforcing the company's security policies and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the company's and our employee's information. Additionally, this role will be part of a team of Workday functional and technical subject matter experts (Workday Support Organization) and will help provide configuration, testing and other support of the Workday Financial and HCM modules. Highlighted Benefits: * Hybrid telecommuting schedule (onsite work is required when needed). * Health Plan: County contributes towards premium; HSA offered * Pension * 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. Examples of Duties * Responsible for (1) business process, functional, and security configurations, (2) setups and changes to Workday production tenant to ensure compliance with information security and compliance policies across the organization * Works directly with functional and technical teams to configure Workday in accordance with best practices * Assesses the impact of business process, functional, and/or security configuration changes/ migrations on Workday business processes, access, permissions and integrations * Provides consistent and clear communications between all security stakeholders * Performs security impact analysis due to change requests or Workday upgrades * Maintains a close audit/vigil of all security nuances and ensure that the production tenant is safe, stable and compliant from all permissions, privileges and access controls perspective * Handles incident tickets and change requests in accordance with change management, change control and incident management policies, protocols and SLAs * Provides expert advice and security related consultancy to leadership as needed * Troubleshoots break/fix issues and coordinate resolution with relevant stakeholders * Performs related duties as assigned. Please see the job description for EDP Systems and Programming Analyst, Senior for the general responsibilities and qualifications for this job classification. Employment Standards * Completion of 24 quarter/18 semester units of college-level courses in the principles and methods of systems analysis, systems design, computer program design, computer programming using a language utilized by the hiring department, and information system technology; and four years of increasingly responsible applications analysis experience for the type of business application and computer environments used by the hiring department; or, * Two years of experience as an EDP Systems and Programming Analyst II with Santa Barbara County for the type of business application and computer environments used by the hiring department; or, * 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. Knowledge of: Principles and methods used in analysis and development of data processing applications; principles of systems and procedures analysis; uses and limitations of data processing applications; principles of information entry, storage, and retrieval; programming languages applicable to systems in use; current developments in data processing; operating capabilities of common hardware configurations; principles and techniques of computer programming; basic math to develop simple equations in programming applications and to estimate costs of systems; and basic principles of electronic data communication; principles of project management. Ability to: define problems, collect and analyze data, validate conclusions, and make recommendations; modify and write programs for efficient applications; write instructions and procedures; write systems and programming documentation; prepare clear and concise memos and written reports; identify and take corrective actions to solve problems in programs and production systems; communicate on technical issues with individuals with varying degrees of computer familiarity; apply advanced programming languages and programming tools; establish and maintain effective working relationships with users and others contacted in the course of work; read and interpret technical instructions used for such tasks as coding and operating systems; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; work within prescribed time constraints; develop data processing systems for efficient operations; plan, coordinate, and initiate actions necessary to implement recommendations; and work independently with minimal supervision. Desired Characteristics: * Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices; * Strong analytical ability and attention to detail; * Customer-focused and solutions-driven approach; * Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated across various levels of the organization. Supplemental Information Selection Process * Review Application to determine applicants that meet the employment standards. * Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: If there are more than 10 qualified candidates, the next step in the selection process will be a supplemental questionnaire ranking. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by the supplemental questionnaire ranking. 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 satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. 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. Statement of Commitment The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and socioeconomically disadvantaged community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing, the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential. We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances. We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members. We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, September 12, 2024, 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.