Under the general direction of the State Chief Information Security Officer (State CISO), the Deputy State Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy State CISO) is responsible for the development, maintenance, implementation and enforcement of statewide policies to ensure the California Department of Technology (CDT) can provide for the safety and security of the technical infrastructure and the data and information of California State Organizations. The Deputy State CISO will have primary responsibility for managing the Risk Governance, Advisory, Audit/Compliance, and Security Operations, which includes Security Assurance, Security Solutions and Security Threat Management, also known as Security Operations Center (SOC). The Deputy State CISO will be focused on evolution, execution and promotion of statewide security strategy with internal and external stakeholders. The Deputy State CISO will also have responsibility over the operational support of Incident Response and threat intelligence staff embedded within the California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) within the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
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must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code :
JC-477367
Position (s):
-206
Working Title:
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Classification:
C. E. A. $13,080.00 - $14,851.00 C
of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information The California Department of Technology (CDT) is the guardian of public data, a leader in information technology (IT) services and solutions and has broad responsibility and authority over all aspects of technology in California state government, including policy formation, interagency coordination, IT project oversight, information security, technology service delivery, and advocacy.
As an industry leader, we are committed to partnering with state and local government and educational entities to deliver digital services, develop innovative and responsive solutions for business needs, and provide quality assurance for state government IT projects and services. Our success and legacy of service is reliant upon our highly talented, dedicated, and diverse workforce, for it is our individual cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities that spark our collaborative strength and innovative approach to serving the State of California.
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Special Requirements For a complete list of the required Knowledge & Required Abilities see our customized Examination Bulletin that is attached to the Duty Statement portion of this announcement.
Must pass fingerprint background check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a condition of employment.
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: 5/22/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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 . 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:
Department of Technology
Human Resources
Attn: Teresa Cuellar Job Control
Selection Services Unit
P.O. Box 1810
Rancho Cordova , CA 95741
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Technology
Drop Off 2nd Floor Security
Human Resources
10860 Gold Center Drive
Rancho Cordova , CA 95670
Teresa Cuellar Job Control
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 . 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 application to be considered for this position. Please see the area of this bulletin titled STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS for specific instructions and the 5 categories that must be addressed.
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.
Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
Minimum Qualifications
CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service. Applicants must possess the ability to perform high administrative and policy-influencing functions effectively.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
1. Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; knowledge of the techniques of organizing and motivating groups; knowledge of program development and evaluation; knowledge of facilitation and negotiation techniques to promote collaboration amongst diverse groups; knowledge of the methods of administrative problem solving; knowledge of the principles and practices of policy formulation and development and personnel management techniques; knowledge of the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program; knowledge of Information Technology Best Practices including trends, and directions related to hardware, system, and software, development and services; knowledge of or excitement to learn about site and technology system reliability operations best practices; knowledge of or excitement to develop, test, and improve creative ways to stress test existing government services to assess their performance and opportunities to improve.
2. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; ability to analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; ability to integrate the activities of a diverse programs to attain common goals; ability to gain the confidence and support of top-level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; ability to develop cooperative working relations with representatives of all levels of government, the public . click apply for full job details