INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Apply
Job Description and Duties
The Security Analyst should have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in information technology systems study, design, evaluation, recommendation, and implementation, including leading most complex systems software projects.
The tasks for the Expert IT Security Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following. Based on Best Practices Standards:
- Provide expertise in the update of existing security policies and development of new ones
- Provide expertise for all IT sections in updating/developing existing/new policies, training materials, website, procedures, controls, etc. based on new/updated security policies
- Provide expertise in creating policy compliance procedures including compliance measurement reports/dashboard for all security policies
- Provide expertise in audit remediation
- Provide expertise in Disaster Recovery Plans including test execution
- Provide expertise in Threat and Vulnerability Management
- Provide expertise in PCI compliance
- Knowledge-transfer to and training of State Fund employee
Desired demonstrable knowledge and abilities:
The Expert IT Security Analyst shall possess most of the following skills:
- Knowledge of Information Technology systems (software) programming, equipment, and its capabilities and interfaces between hardware and software; and the requirements for the installation and implementation of the most complex information technology software systems.
- Hardware: network switches, routers, load balancers, servers, storage systems
- Operating Systems: UNIX, Linux, Windows
- Network: LAN, WAN, Internet, Proxy/Filtering, Firewall, VPN, DMZ
- Network Protocols such as TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, NTP, DNS, LDAP, NFS, Samba, etc
- Active Directory
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Penetration Testing
- Security
- Mainframe DB2
- Oracle databases
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Best Practices Standards: ISO 27001/27002, PCI:DSSv3; GLBA; HIPPA/HITECH; NIST 800-53; California State Administrative Manual.
- Analyze data and situations, reason logically and creatively, identify problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions
- Apply creative thinking in the design and development of methods of processing information with information technology systems
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
- Work under pressure
- Communicate effectively
- Prepare effective reports
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and customer service skills
Working Conditions
Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.
Department Information
Special Requirements
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/21/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Core Competencies:
- Act with integrity
- Use sound judgment
- Commit to quality
- Demonstrate adaptability
- Innovate
- Think strategically
- Communicate effectively and influence others
- Work well both independently and as part of a team
Other Requirements:
- Must possess the CISSP certification.
- Must possess the GSA certification for PCI compliance.
- Must be able to travel between VACAVILLE and PLEASANTON offices for meetings as required.
Benefits
Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program
Please access the link below for information on benefits afforded to CalPERS membership and benefits/protections provided by the State Civil Service Act
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Christine Fong
(209) 273-0567
CFong@scif.com
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Background Investigation
Acknowledgement
By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:
- California State benefits
- Duty statement/Job Description (provided at time of interview)
- Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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