CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

California State Treasurer's Office; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Treasurer's Office is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Sacramento. The CISO will shape and implement long-range cybersecurity strategies, advise executive leadership on policy impacts, and oversee statewide and departmental security governance.

The role requires directing the information security program, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates, and managing high-level policy decisions across all cybersecurity functions.

Qualifications

• Background Investigation required prior to hire.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodations may request them for the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level executive authority for cybersecurity policy, strategy, and IT security governance.
• Provide direction on cybersecurity risks and investments and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of STO information assets.

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-507504

Position #(s): 820-760-7500-001

Working Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Classification: C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The State Treasurer's Office is a small department located in the historical Unruh Building at 915 Capitol Mall, close to the State Capitol, public transportation and with parking garage options nearby. The building is adjacent to the State Capitol Park, which is a wonderful place to exercise and enjoy the beautiful landscape during the fair-weathered months. The neighborhood around the building is filled with endless dining options, coffee shops, fitness clubs and conveniences like corner stores, etc.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serves as a high level executive authority for cybersecurity policy, strategy, and IT security governance. The CISO provides high-level direction on cybersecurity risks and investments, advises executive leadership on statewide and departmental policy impacts, and ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of STO’s information assets. The incumbent has broad responsibility for shaping and implementing long-range cybersecurity strategies and ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates. The CISO leads the information security program and exercises significant policy-making authority across all cybersecurity functions.

This bulletin will run Until Filled with the cut off dates for review on the 27th of each month.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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.