Information Security Engineer

Office of Technology and Solutions Integration; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI) seeks an Information Technology Specialist I (Information Security Engineer) to develop and maintain a secure posture for CWDS projects. This role supports the California public IT environment and collaborates with multiple state partners.

The position requires executing penetration and vulnerability scans, responding to security alerts and incidents, coordinating with CWDS leadership to report and mitigate vulnerabilities, and driving

Responsibilities

• Execution of Penetration and Vulnerability Scans,
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve Security alerts and Incidents
• Perform appropriate follow-up tasks with partner teams and CWDS leadership to report and help mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Define and drive implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures as necessary in adherence of state and federal compliance requirements.
• Act in accordance with Code of Ethics and demonstrate professionalism and respectful interactions with internal and external partners.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in delivering a new Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) with Child Welfare Digital Services (CWDS), a unique collaboration involving the California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI), the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), and California's Counties and Tribes.

Under the direction of the Information Security Chief (Information Technology Manager I), the Information Technology Specialist I (Information Security Engineer) will develop and maintain a secure posture for CWDS projects.

Duties Include

• Execution of Penetration and Vulnerability Scans,
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve Security alerts and Incidents
• Perform appropriate follow-up tasks with partner teams and CWDS leadership to report and help mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Define and drive implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures as necessary in adherence of state and federal compliance requirements.
• Act in accordance with Code of Ethics and demonstrate professionalism and respectful interactions with internal and external partners.

*This position requires the incumbent to participate in an on-call rotation for Security incidents. While on-call, the incumbent will carry a cell phone and be available for duty 24X7.*

**The salary for this position will be the base of the classification if candidates are not currently employed by the state. This does not include additional forms of compensation such as benefits and retirement. Hiring above minimums are not available for the IT Classification Series.**

Department Information

Why Join California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)?

At OTSI, your work directly improves the health and well-being of Californians. We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high-impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide.

We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value. Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve.

If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens!