Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Telework is available.

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Information Officer, the IT Manager II serves as the Department of Technology's (CDT) internal Information Security Officer (ISO). The ISO is responsible for management and oversight of CDT's Information Security Program ensuring protection of CDT's information assets and CDT compliance with state information security policies, standards, and procedures.

Telework
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule within California based on departmental policy and operational needs. The telework policy is subject to change depending on business needs, and/or reporting to the work site may be required with minimal notification given. Pursuant to Executive Order, effective July 1, 2025, employees in this position will be required to report to the work site a minimum of two (2) days per week, increasing to four (4) days per week effective July 1, 2026. The specific on-site days will be determined by the department based on operational requirements.

Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

CA Residency: Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

• The incumbent works in an office environment and is required to operate a personal computer, spreadsheet, e-mail communication,presentation,and diagramming applications);use technical software for monitoring a variety of security-related items; and copy machine and telephone system.
• The incumbent is required to carry a mobile device and may be required to travel when necessary.

Special Requirements

Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed state application (STD. 678) – For exam use only.

Please do NOT include your Social Security Number on any of the submitted documents.

Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIRED

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Prepare a typed document in a narrative format that provides a direct response to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. The SOQ header should include the Job Control #, your name, and “Statement of Qualifications”. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of three (3) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font with 1-inch margins.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and résumés do not take the place of the SOQ.

1.Provide an example of how you reported sensitive or critical security risks to executive management and how your communication influenced decision-making.

2.Explain your experience with vendor and contract negotiations specific to security services or products. What factors do you consider to protect your organization’s interests?

3.Describe your experience managing an enterprise-level information security program. Include the scope, regulatory frameworks followed, and key accomplishments.

4.Describe your experience developing and maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with state or federal regulatory mandates.

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:

• Experience in the management of a security program in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience in planning, improving, and implementing large, cross-functional, complex solutions.
• Experience in reporting on sensitive or critical risks and issues to executive management. Ability to build strategic relationships with industry-contact in both the public and private sectors.
• Ability to develop and deliver strategic communications and security education programs. Experience in conducting enterprise security risk assessments and implementing improvement plans.
• Experience in contract and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to interact with critical staff (such as executive management, the Privacy Officer, the CIO, and the Disaster Recovery Coordinator) and other CDT business units (such as legal, human resources, IT, procurement, business services, and facilities management offices) to cooperatively achieve the goals of CDT.
• Technical competence to lead organization's security Initiatives including knowledge of how technical Issues affect the business of CDT.

Benefits

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

Additional Application Instructions

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

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State Application (STD. 678) revised 10/2023. The position number and job control number must be identified in the job title line of the STD 678 (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title of the STD 678 if submitting an electronic application through CalCareers Account). The hard copy application MUST be signed. Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Note: Applications MUST include the “From dates“ and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week”, and “Duties Performed” fields for all job listed in the “Employment History” fields, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles). Applications that are submitted blank will be considered incomplete. Reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties will not be accepted. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. For all other questions regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671.

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 - Required. Please see “Special Requirements” section for further information.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, 2 days per week,

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