INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Apply
Job Description and Duties
Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
Under administrative direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) acts as the lead in Identity and Privileged Access Management within the security engineering, system engineering, and software engineering domains. The ITS II will act as a subject matter expert, provide technical guidance and perform complex technical tasks in architecting, implementing, managing, securing and supporting CDI identity and privileged access management and security related technologies. The ITS II is responsible for working with technical subject matter experts including application developers, network engineers, security engineers, system engineers, technical support teams, all management levels including the department CISO, consultants, vendors, state and other external entities to develop and implement solutions, policies and maintain compliance related to identity and privileged access and security related issues. Develops and maintains current expert level knowledge of relevant IPAM and security related technologies.
Overtime work may be required. Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Step 1 - If you have not taken the Information Technology Specialist II examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.
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Working Conditions
- Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs Telework policy. Government Code (Use if no other specific telework information is provided by Hiring Managers) for eligible applicants must reside in California.
- Must be able to work in a high-rise building.
- Ability to transport documents and/or equipment up to 15-25 lbs., i.e. laptop computer, files, reference manuals, solicitation documents, etc.
Department Information
The California Department of Insurance is looking for a highly motivated team player to join the
ADMINISTRATION AND LICENSING SERVICES BRANCH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Statewide Network Support Bureau
Location: Sacramento
If you want to be part of a fast-paced collaborative team,
in a REMOTE-CENTERED environment,
we want to hear from you!
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
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: 3/11/2024Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with the application. See instructions below in the \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Statement of Qualifications\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" section below.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge and/or experience with identity and privileged access management tools, password management tools i.e. OKTA, Keeper Security, ForgeRock or equivalent
- Knowledge and/or experience with identity lifecycle management, authentication protocols i.e. SAML, OAUTH, OpenID, Active Directory, Azure AD, multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single-Sign-On (SSO), Role Based Access
- Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft Windows server, desktop, Linux server, virtualization, cloud services i.e. Azure PaaS, SaaS, IaaS
- Knowledge and/or experience with scripting, Powershell, VBscript, JSON, system automation
- Knowledge and/or experience with networking i.e. DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, LAN/WAN, network troubleshooting, OSI model
- Knowledge and/or experience with network security i.e. firewalls, VPN, A/V, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, DLP, NLB, PKI, EDR,
- Knowledge and/or experience with application development, system development life cycle
- Technical, documentation, communication and mentoring skills and leadership
Benefits
CDI offers many benefits including the following:
- Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov
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:Shannon Flynn
(916) 492-3024
Shannon.Flynn@insurance.ca.gov
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.
Statement of Qualifications
Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application and resume. When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable. Your SOQ should be typed, in 12-point font, single-spaced, on 8.5\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" X 11\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" paper, not to exceed one and a halfpages, and address the following:
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.
