INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

California State Department of Cannabis Control; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

California State Department of Cannabis Control in Sacramento seeks an Information Security Analyst to join the Information Security Office. Under the IT Manager I, the IT Specialist I will support business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery.

You will perform privacy, risk, and business impact analysis and planning, security assessments, and consultations while providing essential information security support functions.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of information security concepts and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery support.
• Privacy, risk, and business impact analysis and planning.
• Security assessments and consultations; information security support functions.

Skills

Information security

Risk assessment

Incident response

Business continuity

Job description

Job Posting: Information Security Analyst

$6,513.00 - $10,537.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology (IT) Manager I, the IT Specialist I will serve as the Information Security Analyst for the Department of Cannabis Control's (Department) Information Security Office (ISO). This position is in the Information Security Engineering domain. The IT Specialist I will assist with business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery support; privacy, risk, and business impact analysis and planning; security assessments and consultations; and information security support functions.

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

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535288

Position #(s): 592-640-1402-XXX / 592-640-1402-008

Working Title: Information Security Analyst

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

• $6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
• $7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
• $7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Do you enjoy a fast-paced workplace? Are you interested in a ground floor opportunity? The Department of Cannabis Control is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual that wants to work in a multi-tasking environment. The Department's mission is to develop and implement progressive cannabis policies and license and regulate commercial cannabis activity in a way that best protects public health, safety, the environment, and local communities throughout the State of California.

Our Headquarters is located in Rancho Cordova, California. FREE PARKING!!

Department Website: https://cannabis.ca.gov/