Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Come join our team of extremely talented, good-hearted, and fun spirited professionals. Whoever said changing the world was easy? It’s not. If you are up for the opportunity, you need to apply for this position. At DTSC, it is our mission to improve our California by protecting our environment from toxic and hazardous waste. We serve because we care!

As an Information Technology Specialist II you will have the opportunity to:

• Actively advise and participate in the creation of information security standards and standard operating procedures, while also analyzing new and existing cloud software application integrations to ensure compliance with security requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders, you will work on new cloud usage proposals and provide risk analysis for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings
• Leverage your expertise in network and cloud security, you will identify risks, recommend, and deploy approved tools to automate security processes, and provide support for Technology Recovery Planning
• Advise, create, and actively participate in the design of new system planning, standards, and methods to support the organization’s technology strategies
• Create secure solutions, encompassing various aspects such as cloud deployments, host-based security implementation, system hardening, and the deployment of security services like remote access, penetration testing, security architecture, threat hunting, fraud detection, network security, scanning services, log management, and security monitoring/systems
• Conduct audits and vetting software applications to ensure compliance with security requirements, applying your knowledge of security to identify and protect DTSC assets

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• 5+ Yrs experience in Information Technology domains preferred
• 3+ Yrs experience in Information Security Engineering preferred
• 2+ Yrs Experience administering Enterprise Information Security Tools preferred
• Information Security Certifications preferred
• Experience leading projects
• Experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating risk
• Writing ability to effectively communicate complex issues

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 1page in length, be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than (five) grammatical and spelling errors, single spaced, and Arial font 12 with the questions copied above the response.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. How have you ensured compliance with relevant security standards and best practices in cloud environments in your previous roles?

2. Can you describe a specific project where you successfully addressed security risks and vulnerabilities in cloud architecture, and how you implemented appropriate security measures?

3. How have you effectively communicated and collaborated with IT staff during the analysis and response to security events in previous roles?

Benefits

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

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 483014 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc .).

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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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