Under the general direction of the director of the Technology Services Division, the Information Technology Manager I serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for the California Department of Education (CDE). The position is responsible for managing the staff in the Information Security & Privacy Office (ISPO). The ISPO is responsible for the CDE's information security program, including but not limited to, ensuring compliance with CDE and State security policies, identifying and remediating security gaps, and coordinating incident response and disaster recovery.
ISPO Management, Leadership and Coordination

- Provides leadership, direction, and management for personnel in the ISPO.
- Performs personnel-related duties such as staff recruitment, performance, evaluation, training, and corrective actions.
- Leads the coordination for implementing CDE's information security program, including the selection and operation of security-related products and services.
Information Security Technical Monitoring and Incident Response

- Ensures the ISPO is proactively monitoring information security-related products and services for signs of potential suspicious or malicious activity at CDE headquarters and remote sites and takes appropriate remediation steps if necessary.
- Ensures the ISPO is providing immediate response to all alerts from information security-related products and services, and coordinates the potential problem evaluation, and proper remediation steps.
- Develops, maintains, and organizes regularly testing of the CDE's incident response and disaster recovery plans.
Information Security Compliance

- Ensures the CDE's information security program follows California state security and privacy standards, policies, and procedures as documented in the State Administrative Manual (SAM 5300) and State Information Management Manual (SIMM 5300).
- Serves as the primary CDE contact for security and privacy program audits and assessments conducted by California state oversight agencies and third-party contractors. Reviews findings and develops corrective action plans to address any non-compliance issues documented in the reports.
- Ensures timely communication with CDE executive management regarding information security and privacy issues, risks, and compliance.

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

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Telework refers to all working days at approved alternate work location.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-426848

Position #(s):
174-291-1405-007

Working Title:
Chief Information Security Officer

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I $8,849.00 - $11,857.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Telework

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Technology Services Division

Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

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: 5/6/2024
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.

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:

Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 0115/JC-426848
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 0115/JC-426848
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ," be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
  
  • Describe your working experience supervising employees in an information technology environment.
  • Describe your working experience related to the development and management of an organization's information security program.
  • Describe an information security incident within the last two years where you played a leading role in defining the severity level and proper response.
  
  

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:
• Working experience supervising employees in an information technology environment.
• Working experience in areas related to the development and management of an organization's information security program.
• Working experience as a technical specialist in the information security field, including compliance, incident response, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Working experience giving formal presentations to executive-level audiences.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website: Benefits Summary

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:
Gibran Medina
(916) 327-6156
gmedina@cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Anastasia Bradford
(916) 323-5103
abradford@cde.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:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.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.

Additional Application Information

• How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx
• Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended .
• Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.
• DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the "From" and "To" employment dates, "Hours Per Week", employer contact information, and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 10/2023 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
• Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted.
• For general information about getting a job at the state, please review the linked video How to Get a State Job (California) (youtube.com) .

Examination Information

Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)

Information Technology Manager I https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=2PBBX l

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.