Security Governance Lead - IT Specialist II

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking a Security Governance & Assurance Lead to oversee the Security Governance and Assurance Team within the Information Security Office. The role focuses on risk, privacy, and vulnerability management aligned with state and federal requirements.

Under the Deputy Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer, you will drive the security program across IT and business units, shaping policy, controls, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Governance and Assurance Team within the ISO.
• Develop and maintain risk management, privacy, and vulnerability programs in alignment with statewide and federal requirements.
• Guide cross‑unit collaboration to embed risk-based decision making across IT and business areas.

Job description

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking a Security Governance & Assurance Lead to oversee the Security Governance and Assurance Team within the Information Security Office. The role focuses on risk, privacy, and vulnerability management aligned with state and federal requirements.

Under the Deputy Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer, you will drive the security program across IT and business units, shaping policy, controls, and incident response.