Telework is available.
Under the administrative direction of the Mission Support Branch (MSB) Chief, Information Technology Manager II (IT Mgr II) the Information Technology Specialist III (IT Spec III) serves as the California Department of Technology’s (CDT’s) lead Security Engineer on the California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) team as part of the Homeland Security partnership. The Cal-CSIC serves as the central organizing hub of the state government’s cybersecurity activities. The Cal-CSIC's mission is to reduce the likelihood and severity of cyber incidents that could damage California’s economy, its critical infrastructure, or public and private sector computer networks in the state. Within the Cal-CSIC, the MSB provides the following functions: Business Operations; Cyber Policy & Strategic Planning; Vendor Management; Partner Integration; Information Technology (IT) Engineering; and Metrics Collection & Reporting. The MSB develops, implements, enforces, and maintains processes, practices, and policies related to the Cal-CSIC. The IT Spec III is a lead security engineer and expert-level advisor in the development and support of complex enterprise infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity solutions.
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.
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 Duty Statement.
This position physically reports to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) at 10390 Peter A McCuen Boulevard, Mather, CA 95655. Work is conducted in a professional office environment. Business dress, according to current office policy, is required. This position requires the ability to work excess hours, to effectively work under pressure to meet deadlines, use of a computer to communicate and prepare written materials, and the ability to travel to meetings, training, and conferences at various locations.
Additionally:
- EMERGENCY OPERATIONS – ACTIVATION/ OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENT UP TO 100% AT VARIOUS TIMES:
When requested to fill an operational assignment and until demobilized, the following duties will be performed and your regular duties may temporarily cease:
May be required to work in the State Operations Center (SOC), Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC), Joint Field Office (JFO), Area Field Office (AFO), Local Assistance Center (LAC), or other location to provide assistance in emergency response and recovery activities. All staff is required to complete operational related training and participate in one of three Readiness Teams that rotate activation availability on a monthly basis if not assigned to an Operational Branch (e.g., Fire/ Law/ Region/ PSC Operations (Technicians)/ PSC Engineering (Engineers). May be required to participate in emergency drills, training and exercises.
Staff need to work effectively under stressful conditions; work effectively & cooperatively under the pressure of short leave time; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shifts (day/night). Statewide travel may also be required for extended periods of time and on short notice.
While fulfilling an operational assignment it is important to understand that you are filling a specific “position” and that position reports to a specific Incident Command System (ICS) hierarchy. This is the chain of command that you report to while on this interim assignment.
Please refer to the Duty Statement for Additional Work Environment Requirements.
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.