Job Posting: Security Engineer

Office of Legislative Counsel

JC-533908
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Security Engineer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,710.00 - $10,852.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager II, the incumbent acts as a security engineer, performing security analysis on a complex networked environment. The incumbent is responsible for working on security problems that are complex and assists with security system development and recommendations, configuring, managing and maintaining the technical aspects of the information security architecture. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical expertise in the implementation of policies and standards of information security, confidentiality, privacy, integrity, auditability and controllability of information in the information technology environment. The incumbent provides ongoing security analysis of the network and devices connected to the network. The incumbent recommends the appropriate information security architecture and infrastructure to management and customers. Responsibilities also include gathering information and providing in-depth analysis on investigations, vulnerability assessments and the integration and management of security software into the overall statewide Legislative network. The incumbent works independently or assists, as a team member, project manager and security engineer on complex security initiatives, where the consequences of unmitigated security vulnerabilities could have a high to extremely high impact on the business success of the Office of Legislative Counsel and its customers.

 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-533908
Position #(s):
430-154-1402-068
Working Title:
Security Engineer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,710.00 - $8,990.00 L
$7,379.00 - $9,887.00 M
$8,099.00 - $10,852.00 N
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is a small civil service department whose mission is to provide responsive nonpartisan and confidential legal services and information technology support services to the California State Legislature and in support of the legislative process. This position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. The State of California provides excellent health benefits and retirement options, sick leave and vacation accrual, and paid state holidays. OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining and, therefore, receive enhanced benefits.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.)

Employment Application (STD. 678):

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification.


School Transcripts:

When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts will be required.

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: 11/1/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Office of Legislative Counsel
N/A
Attn: Melody Rollings
925 L Street, Suite 900
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Office of Legislative Counsel
N/A
Melody Rollings
925 L Street, Suite 900
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in using tools such as Splunk, Forescout, Tenable, Qualys, Sectigo or other security tools.
  • Knowledge of technical architectures and practices utilized to develop comprehensive security architectures.
  • Knowledge of forensic tools and procedures. Knowledge of the metrics associated with analyzing the performance of components of the information technology environment.
  • Knowledge of various encryption methods and associated implementation.
  • Knowledge of the Legislative Data Center IT environment and how it relates to security in order to facilitate customers, managers, and technical staff in the development or revision of risk management policies.
  • Professional certification through the Information Security Certification Program of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² Institute as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) or through the SANS Institute's Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Program, or other similar certification, is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner while under pressure in order to meet challenging time constraints.
  • Ability to adapt to change priorities and manage multiple concurrent assignments and projects.

Benefits

All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR’s website under State Employee Benefits and Programs.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Melody Rollings
(916) 341-8334
Melody.Rollings@LegislativeCounsel.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sam Medina
(916) 341-8977
Sam.Medina@lc.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:
EEO/Human Resources
(916) 341-8330
OLC.HumanResources@lc.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.

YOUR EXPERTISE

  • Knowledge of technologies such as Splunk, Qualys, Tenable, Sectigo, McAfee/Trellix, Sectigo
  • Knowledge of Java, C and C++, Python, SQL, MacOS, Linux, Debugging, Troubleshooting, Data Management, Cybersecurity
  • Knowledge of the information security marketplace and trends
  • Knowledge of methods to investigate and resolve information security issues
  • Experience leading Incident Response efforts in a multi-vendor environment
  • Ability to recognize the need to seek the counsel of others appropriately prior to arriving at any conclusions or deciding on a unilateral course of action
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to apply systems life cycle management concepts used to plan, develop, implement, operate, and maintain information systems
  • Ability to positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the organization
  • Ability to communicate change impacts and change activities through various methods
  • Ability to develop decision making documents, and assess and understand complex business processes and customers' requirements to ensure new technologies, architectures, and security products will meet their needs
  • Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for designing, developing, optimizing, and integrating systems in accordance with best practices
  • Professional and personable demeanor, with excellent communication skills

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead or assist with vulnerability scans or vulnerability assessments
  • Assist in reviewing and prioritizing security patches provided by vendor 
  • Design, develop, test and manage the deployment of security software and tools
  • Maintain and test automated processes, scripts and programs to deploy security software using client management tools
  • Lead engineers in reviewing and analyzing log data and addressing issues discovered
  • Work with existing organizational teams to share knowledge and suggest improvements
  • Maintain professional internal/external relationships that meet the organization's core values
  • Manage and maintain a schedule of work to ensure project scheduled and deliverables are completed within agreed timeframes
  • Analyze and evaluate hardware and software, including development tools, to produce documented alternatives and recommendations for the purpose of obtaining, replacing or upgrading existing hardware and software

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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