Information Security Engineer

Quest Technology Management; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRA IT Headquarters in Downtown Sacramento seeks an Information Technology Specialist II to join the SOC. The ITS II will monitor CNRA information assets, perform security analysis, event correlation, investigation, and incident response in a security-focused role.

You will work under the CNRA SOC Manager, provide cyber threat intelligence, vulnerability management, malware analysis, and digital forensics, and help share threat information across teams.

Qualifications

• Provide expert-level security operations across SOC functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous security monitoring and analysis of CNRA information assets, systems, and infrastructure.

Skills

Security monitoring

Threat hunting

Incident response

Digital forensics

Cyber threat intelligence

Job description

Job Summary

The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work Under the general direction of the CNRA Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) to join the CNRA IT Headquarters team in Downtown Sacramento. The ITS II serves as a highly technical, skilled, self-motivated, and security-focused professional responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and support of SOC functions and technologies. The incumbent will monitor CNRA information assets, systems, and infrastructure and perform security analysis, event correlation, investigation, reporting, incident response, and cyberforensics. The position will also provide expertise in cyber threat intelligence, vulnerability intelligence and management, and security operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting continuous security monitoring and analysis of CNRA information assets, systems, and infrastructure.
• Performing threat hunting campaigns and identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
• Conducting malware analysis and digital forensics.
• Correlating security events and investigating potential security incidents.
• Developing and disseminating cybersecurity intelligence and information.
• Supporting information sharing and collaboration related to cybersecurity threats and incidents.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CNRA values diverse employees working together to protect biodiversity for all Californians. CNRA prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. https://resources.ca.gov/

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Joseph Maio at [phone] or at [e-mail]

Note:Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

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

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

Final Filing Date: 10/4/2026