Security-Focused IT Specialist (Hybrid)

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Social Services in Sacramento seeks an Information Security Specialist to monitor and protect critical IT assets. This 12-month limited-term role focuses on log analysis, data protection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.

You will configure approved scanning tools, coordinate remediation with stakeholders, and report on security posture while supporting a hybrid telework arrangement.

Qualifications

• Identify, reviews and analyzes security logs and incidents to detect potential threats.
• Configure and use approved scanning tools for vulnerability assessments.
• Coordinate with teams to remediate security findings and improve controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify, reviews, and analyzes network security appliance logs, DLP alerts, and other data movement indicators.
• Monitor, triage, document, and escalate data protection incidents involving sensitive information.
• Develop scripts, queries, dashboards, and configurations to support security operations.
• Collaborate with senior staff to determine root causes and remediation options.
• Perform vulnerability assessments on networks, systems, and applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Incident response

Risk assessment

Log analysis

Communication

Education

Information Technology Specialist I classification

Tools

DLP tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Security monitoring tools

Endpoint protection

Job description

California Department of Social Services in Sacramento seeks an Information Security Specialist to monitor and protect critical IT assets. This 12-month limited-term role focuses on log analysis, data protection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.

You will configure approved scanning tools, coordinate remediation with stakeholders, and report on security posture while supporting a hybrid telework arrangement.