Security Engineer

California Department of Health Care Access and Information; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

California Department of Health Care Access and Information is seeking a Security Engineer to maintain and monitor security systems, analyze threats, and provide rapid incident reporting. You will work within the BH Connect program and collaborate with the Office of Technology Services to safeguard California’s healthcare data.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in security engineering, and the ability to translate complex findings into actionable guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in security operations and monitoring.
• Ability to analyze security incidents and provide mitigation.
• Familiarity with network security logs and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor security systems and tools.
• Identify and analyze suspicious activity and attacks.
• Provide written reports detailing technical findings and remediation steps.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Network security

SIEM

Tools

SIEM

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-528955

Position #(s):

441-175-1402-059

Working Title:

Security Engineer

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary:

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

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information works to ensure that healthcare is available where Californians need it most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing vital health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We provide tools and support to help you start, build, or transition your career while making a meaningful impact for all Californians.

At HCAI’s Office of Technology Services, we shape conversations and generate impactful insights about California’s healthcare landscape from data submitted to us by hospitals, health plans, prescription drug manufacturers, and California’s health workforce. These conversations and insights inform policymakers, researchers, community leaders, and the broader healthcare industry regarding topics such as health care cost transparency, the total cost of care, and health outcomes. Our mission is to expand equitable access to quality, affordable health care for all Californians and we want you to join us in our cause!

HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California.

Department Website: http://HCAI.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the closing of this bulletin.

Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, Security Operations Group (SOG) the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) works as part of the SOG maintaining the configuration, administration, and monitoring of the SOG’s security systems and tools. Identifies and dissects highly targeted attacks and other suspicious activity using a variety of network-based tools. Provides accurate and rapid reporting of in-depth technical analysis results in written form. Research potential exploitation methods. Identifies and analyzes network security appliance logs. Provides mitigation suggestions in the context of a security incidents, as it relates to the technical analysis of PHISHING, Malware, Anti-Virus, or other artifacts. The ITS I works in the Information Security Engineering domain.

This position is supporting work related to BH Connect, which is a 5-year funded program awarded to HCAI.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date: 8/28/2026