Job Posting: Principle Security Architect

Employment Development Department

JC-303731
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Principle Security Architect
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$8,488.00 - $11,375.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/12/2022

Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

Are you an experienced Information Technology (IT) professional? Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with wide range of IT experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to new technologies? Do you want to work with a talented team that is invested in your development? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

The Employment Development Department's Information Technology Branch is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and analytical Principle Security Architect to work directly with management, other Technical Architects, Engineers and Associate service roles in the Enterprise Security Operations Section, other division sections, the Information Security Office, Enterprise IT and customers in support of the organization's client/server, multi-tier infrastructure.

The ideal Principle Security Architect candidate will have extensive experience in engineering and deploying security tools that would help protect Cloud infrastructure for Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) systems. The ideal candidate will also have experience with modern authentication protocols, integrating with SaaS platforms for extending on-premise security solutions, Next-Generation Antivirus, and log correlation.

Position exists in downtown Sacramento, located at EDD’s Headquarters office at 800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California.

Benefits of working at this location include:

  • Close to major freeways, light rail and transit stops
  • Enclosed bicycle parking
  • Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
  • Close to the Sacramento King’s Golden1 Center and Sacramento River Cats @ Raley Field

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

Working Conditions

  • Requires fingerprinting and background check.
  • May be required to travel to various offices and locations throughout the State and surrounding areas to provide client services and attend meetings, conferences and training.
  • May be required to travel via private or public transportation including overnight lodging.
  • May be required to carry a mobile device and be available by phone and/or email.
  • May be required to work outside of normal business hours: periodic off-shift and weekend work.
  • Works in an office environment operating a laptop, keyboard, mouse, monitor(s) and printers under non-natural lighting for prolonged periods.
  • Professional business attire may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-303731
Position #(s):
280-353-1415-003
Working Title:
Principle Security Architect
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
$8,488.00 - $11,375.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations.  For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State.  In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.  Working at EDD presents many opportunities.  If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.


If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

 

  • Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
  • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
  • Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
  • Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

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: 10/12/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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:

Employment Development Department
Attn: Job Control # 303731
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Employment Development Department
Attn: Job Control # 303731
EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)
722 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
    Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
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:

Experience in:

  • Documenting, migrating, and deploying cloud-based solution.
  • Software-defined network concepts, Cloud computing, and PaaS methodology
  • Engineering Log Management and Monitoring for Security
  • Experience with Next-Generation Antivirus
  • Familiar with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and Open Authorization (OAuth)
  • Access Management Tracking
  • Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
  • Conditional/Adaptive Risk-Based Access Controls
  • Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Experience with Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
  • Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Experience with Office 365 Security Tools
  • Experience with Experience with Azure Active Directory (AD)
  • Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
  • Experience with Internal Domain Name System
  • Experience with External Domain Name System
  • Experience with Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Experience with Identity principals for zero-standing, least privilege, and zero-trust security models.
  • Strong Linux administration and Engineering

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Whitney Butler
(916) 651-8698
Whitney.Butler@edd.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 Officer
(916) 654-8434
EEOMail@edd.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 Qualification Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

Your response to the SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, formatted in 11 point Arial font, and include the Job Control number and your name. Please provide a written narrative to answer the following prompts:

  1. Describe your experience in designing, configuring, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Enterprise Security Solutions.
  2. Describe your demonstrated experience in advising and providing formal and informal presentations to executives, managers, peers, and business customers. What approach, tools and techniques do you employ to communicate complex technology concepts and recommendations to non-technical audiences?

Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include responses to the statements above will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation.

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies.

During the background investigation, the Employment Development Department (EDD) may review information to verify your compliance with EDD benefit programs. EDD benefit programs include payments issued to individuals for Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Paid Family Leave. Non-compliance represents overpayments that were issued by the EDD to individuals due to inaccurate and/or fraudulent information provided by the individual. Any failure to comply with EDD benefit programs may prevent you from being hired at the EDD.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey:EDD Recruitment Survey

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.