Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Information Security Officer (ISO) will be responsible for developing Commission polices and directives to conform to State and Federal information security initiatives, Generative Artificial Intelligence and Privacy. The ISO will conduct comprehensive technical analysis on the most complex computer systems process and develop policies and procedures accordingly. The ISO will provide technical strategies to implement enterprise-wide technology policy solutions, write policies and procedures; assist in performing on-going complex assessments on the Commission’s enterprise infrastructure, applications and systems to ensure conformity with security/privacy-based industry best practices and standards.

PLEASE REVIEW THE "REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION" SECTION BELOW TO ENSURE A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE IS SUBMITTED. 

Electronic application packages submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing although hardcopy application packages will be accepted.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is currently a hybrid telework position in accordance with the Commission's Telework policy. Headquarters is located in Sacramento. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Some weekend or after-hours may be required. The employee must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours.

FINGERPRINTING:

Applicants will be fingerprinted for the purpose of obtaining criminal records check.

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED . To be considered for this position, you must submit an SOQ. An SOQ is a narrative discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria below and qualify them for the position.

INSTRUCTIONS:
When completing the SOQ, applicants must follow these guidelines:

• Applicants first and last name and Job Control number must be included in the top right corner of each page;
• Responses must be typed in Arial 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length;
• Restate and number each question below before providing your response;
• Answer each numbered question below separately; and, 
• Be specific with your responses and provide work-related examples

You must address the following questions in your SOQ (make sure to restate each question before providing your response):

1. Describe how your experience and education/training qualify you for this position.
2. Describe your experience with information security compliance.
3. Describe an innovative and/or creative solution you implemented that improved your organization’s security posture.

The SOQ will be evaluated based on the quality of examples provided with each question. Applications without an SOQ or incomplete SOQ's will be eliminated . 

Resumes/Cover Letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Failure to meet any of the filing instructions is cause for disqualification.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Familiar with the Government Code and State Administrative Manual sections regarding Information Security and Security Incident Response for California state agencies.

• Knowledge of security principles and practices and the ability to apply technical strategies or solutions.

• The ability to participate in and perform systems analysis, cost/benefit analysis and risk analysis. The incumbent must be able to perform policy analysis related to the Commission’s information security needs.

• Knowledge of the Commission’s various programs.

• Technical knowledge of the operation and functioning of computers, computer networks and telecommunications links to/from computers.

• Ability to work independently and produce well documented results.

• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff in both verbal and written form.

• Effectively manage changing priorities and able to handle concurrent assignments.

• Ability to show initiative and to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business customers, technical staff and co-workers.

• Technical knowledge of computer operating systems.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent experience.

• Experience conducting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, remediation planning, corrective action tracking, and validation retesting.

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Incumbent must possess good verbal and written communication skills; use good judgment in decision-making; exercise creativity and flexibility in problem identification and resolution; manage time and resources effectively; show demonstrated ability to manage changing and/or multiple priorities or projects; ability to focus attention to detail and accuracy.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Incumbent has demonstrated ability to deal professionally and effectively with tact, open-mindedness and flexibility when dealing with others in the course of the work; including their peers, management, other State and Federal agencies, and the public; and possess the ability to act independently as well as work cooperatively as a team member with various levels of staff.

Benefits

The State of California offers many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long-term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Electronic Submission of Applications preferred . Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account by 11:59 p.m. on or before the final filing date. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please only submit ONE application. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed signed/dated State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and ALL required application documents to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section.

Your standard State Application Form STD 678 must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in line-item number 12 (explanation) of the STD 678. Appointment is subject to SROA and State surplus policies. Surplus candidates must submit copy of surplus status letter. Applicants MUST include “Information Technology Specialist II” in the “Job Titles for Which You Are Applying” box on the Standard State Application (Form STD 678).

Applicants MUST indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, lateral transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Applicants who wish to laterally transfer from another state classification must provide proof that they meet the minimum qualifications for this classification.

All Experience and Education relating to the minimum qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application. PLEASE NOTE: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the application may be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

If you are basing your eligibility on education, provide your transcripts. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide an official foreign transcript evaluation that indicates coursework is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.

Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel deliver or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

A complete application package must include the following: 

• "To" and "From" dates (Month/Day/Year) and total hours worked per week for all employment history listed on the STD. 678. 
• Name, address, phone numbers and supervisor contact information of current and former employers for all employment history listed on the STD, 678. 
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification held (not working titles). 
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) 
• Resume

Failure to provide the information listed above may disqualify you from consideration for this recruitment. Resumes/Cover Letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application(STD.678). Application packages received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions above in the “Special Requirements” section will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Weekend work

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