Information Security Engineer I

Covered California

California

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare
Retirement
Work-life balance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Pension plan

Job summary

Covered California is seeking an Information Security Engineer I to enhance IT security solutions, ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive information. This role is critical for providing Californians with access to essential healthcare services. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT experience and a passion for information security.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of professional general information technology experience.
  • 1-2 years in security engineering evaluation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Implementing and managing IT security controls.
  • Monitoring security of the IT environment.

Skills

Information Security
Cloud Security Management
Data Protection
Vulnerability Management
Technical Security Risk Management

Job description

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Covered California, a leading state health exchange committed to providing affordable, high-quality healthcare, is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I), Information Security Engineer I, to lead the development and execution of strategic IT solutions! This position is vital to our mission, directly impacting the ability of millions of Californians to access the healthcare they need.

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I), Information Security Engineer I is responsible for assisting in implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and managing the security of the Information Technology (IT) environment. This role involves documenting, implementing, and monitoring IT security controls to effectively protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Covered California’s information assets and to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, industry, and contractual security requirements. Duties may include access to information containing protected enrollee information, including federal tax information, protected health information, and personal identifiable information.

Application Deadline: Monday, 5/30/2025

Required Documents: Application, Resume, statement of qualifications

Qualifications of our Ideal Candidate:

  • 4 years of professional general information technology experience performing technical and/or analytical tasks for computer systems or services.
  • 1-2 years experience or education in security engineering evaluation, testing, implementation, and maintenance of security solutions for domains such as Cloud Security Management, Data Protection, Vulnerability Management.
  • 1-2 years experience or education in security incident monitoring and response tools and techniques.
  • 1-2 years experience or education in technical security risk management and assessments.
  • Passionate about information security and stays abreast of industry best practices, latest solutions, and emerging threats.

Minimum Qualifications for Information Technology Specialist III (ITS III):

Employee Benefits:

Covered California provides benefits including healthcare, retirement, work-life services, leave benefits, and work-life balance. More info at https://hbex.coveredca.com/careers/benefits/.

Note:

  • Apply via CalCareers at: CalCareers
  • Questions? Email Careers@covered.ca.gov
  • New civil service employees are typically hired at the salary range minimum
Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology, Other, and Research
Industries
  • Government Administration, Insurance, and Public Health

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