Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of an Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), within Information Technology (IT) Security Services Division, the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II), serves as a lead in cyber policy and is responsible for the maturation of the policy and governance unit including, but not limited, to the development and establishment of processes, procedures, and creation of key performance indicators (KPI) for the management and oversight as an Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance subject matter expert (SME), security governance/compliance project manager for FI$CAL and other statewide projects, along with other business operations within the Information Security Office.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing and maturing the policy and governance unit process and procedures for the development, release and notification of key cybersecurity deputy directives (DD) (policies), cybersecurity practices (SP), standards in alignment with the State Administrative Manual (SAM), sections 4900 and 5300, State Information Management Manual (SIMM), and the National Institute of Technology (NIST) 5300. Establish guidelines for collaboration and assistance on projects with information technology components, including document business and technology requirement analysis to ensure cybersecurity and privacy controls are addressed.

DOMAIN:

Information Security Engineering

PARF# 20-26-0078 / JC-516187

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist Il exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click  here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. 

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street , Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions  may  be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

If not working remotely, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting using a personal computer. The employee may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room that maintains an approximate temperature of 70 degrees.

The employee may be required to travel. When available, a State vehicle will be provided. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. If the employee utilizes their own personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses.

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

Standard Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Resume required.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Please describe how your experience and/or education makes you the best candidate for this position.

2. Describe your experience and role in the areas of: communication with all stakeholders, data acquisition, processing, analysis, reporting, State Information Management Manual (SIMM 5300) and the State Administrative Manual (SAM).

3. What is the role of the GRC function in an organization's cybersecurity strategy?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or  . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• Security Certifications: One of the following CISSP, CISM, CRISC
• Deep Understanding of the NIST 800-53 Framework
• Working knowledge of security operations, identity & access management, data protection, and cloud security
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborative, with a proactive and flexible attitude

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-516187), PARF# 20-26-0078 and title of the position (Information Technology Specialist lI) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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