Telework Information: Telework is available.

Under the general direction of the Security Monitoring and Intelligence Information Technology Manager I (IT Mgr I), the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec II) is a senior member of the Security Operations Center (SOC) working independently as a technical security expert. The IT Spec II will perform complex Tier 3/2/1 SOC duties as needed as part of the security detection, analysis, and response team to provide critical protection of the California Department of Technology (CDT) and State Information Technology (IT) assets. The IT Spec II will also utilize and assist in the development of state-of-the-art technologies and processes through which those protections are achieved. The IT Spec II will lead/participate in incident response activities as required as a member of the IT Security Incident Response Team.

The IT Spec II develops and maintains a working-level knowledge of relevant IT infrastructure and technologies under the protection of the SOC, of applicable State/Federal and industry regulations and best practices with respect to information security, of department and information security policies and procedures, and of vulnerability and threat management technologies, products, practices, and processes. In addition, the IT Spec II must develop and maintain working level and current knowledge of the IT threat landscape, risk management processes and technologies, multiple operating systems, network architecture and protocols, a full picture of IT security technologies, as well as interoperability and interdependency of all of those and more. Security best practices and complex technical and administrative requirements must be interpreted and applied in a complex technical environment.

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

Working Conditions

The IT Spec II works in an office environment and is required to operate a personal computer (word processor, spreadsheet, e-mail communication, presentation, and diagramming applications); use technical software for monitoring a variety of security-related items; and copy machine, fax machine, telephone system. Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-434578

Position #(s):
695-331-1414-347
695-331-1414-XXX
695-331-1414-353

Working Title:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,130.00 - $10,893.00

# of Positions:
3

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
9:00AM - 5:30PM

Work Week:
MONDAY - FRIDAY

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.

Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed state application (STD. 678) - For exam use only.

Please do NOT include your Social Security Number on any of the submitted documents.

Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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: 6/13/2024
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 Technology
Attn: Human Resources/ LM/ RPA 23-353/ JC-434578
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
Human Resources/ LM/ RPA 23-353/ JC-434578
10860 Gold Center Drive

Rancho Cordova , CA 95670
Please drop off at 2nd Floor Security
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:
Ability to: • Interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources. • Collect data from a variety of computer network defense resources. • Conduct open source research for troubleshooting novel client-level problems. • Conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems. • Configure and utilize network protection components. • Perform data reduction. • Detect host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies. • Develop and deploy signatures. • Identify common encoding techniques. • Perform network mapping, recreating network topologies, packet-level analysis. • Read and interpret signatures. • Read Hexadecimal data. • Recognize and categorize types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks. • Use incident handling methodologies, network analysis tools, protocol analyzers, and sub-netting tools. • Utilize virtual networks for testing.

Knowledge of: • Applicable laws and U.S. Statutes. • Basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques. • Collection management processes, capabilities, and limitations. • Common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). • Computer network defense (CND) and vulnerability assessment tools, including open source tools, and their capabilities. • Computer network defense (CND) policies, procedures, and regulations. • Content development. • Cryptology. • Data backup, types of backups (e.g., full, incremental), and recovery concepts and tools. • Defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture. • Different classes of attacks. • Different operational threat environments. • Different types of network communication. • Encryption methodologies. • File extensions. • Front-end collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. • General attack stages. • Host/network access controls. • How to troubleshoot basic systems and identify operating systems-related issues. • How traffic flows across the network. • Incident response and handling methodologies. • Information assurance (IA) principles and organizational requirements that are relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation. • Intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host- and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies. • Intrusion Detection System (IDS) tools and applications. • Network protocols. • Network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles. • Network traffic analysis methods. • New and emerging information technology (IT) and information security technologies. • Penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques. • Policy-based and risk adaptive access controls. • Programming language structures and logic. • Security management. • Signature implementation impact. • System and application security threats and vulnerabilities. • Common attack vectors on the network layer. • Computer network defense (CND) service provider reporting structure and processes within one's own organization. • Unix command line. • Virtual Private Network (VPN) security. • What constitutes a network attack and the relationship to both threats and vulnerabilities. • Windows command line. • Windows/Unix ports and services.

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

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nikol Cruz
(916) 803-2572
nikol.cruz@state.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 Office
(916) 898-0119
eeo@state.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.

The Fine Print

When applying for a Job Opening, you must be sure to submit one state application per RPA #. You must indicate the RPA # you are applying for on your application, as well as your eligibility in the Explanations box; otherwise, your application may not be processed.

If you have questions about the State Hiring Process visit our Career Opportunities webpage at https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/state-hiring-process .

Training and Development Assignment may be considered. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Additional Application Instructions

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State Application (STD. 678) revised 10/2023. Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified. Employment Application STD. 678

Note : Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties will not be accepted. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. For all other questions regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671.

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.