Security Operations Specialist

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Information Technology Specialist I in its Security Unit in the Sacramento office. The Security Operations Specialist will protect DFPI IT systems, monitor infrastructure, respond to alerts, conduct investigations and analyses, and implement improvements to the department's security posture.

Under the direction of the CISO and IT Manager I, you will help maintain compliance with state and

Qualifications

• Under the general direction of the Chief Information Security Officer the Information Technology Specialist I will serve as the department's Security Operations Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Protect DFPI IT systems and monitor infrastructure.
• Respond to alerts and conduct investigations and analysis.
• Implement solutions to improve the department's security posture.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations including NIST, SAM and SIMM.

Skills

Security operations

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

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.

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-528679
• Position #(s): 410-113-1402-004
• Working Title: Security Operations Specialist
• 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: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement .

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

Job Description And Duties

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one Permanent, Full-time Information Technology Specialist I position within the Information Technology Services Division's Security Unit . This position is to be located in the Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of this position within the next 180 days.

Under the general direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO, IT Manager I) the Information Technology Specialist I will serve as department's Security Operations Specialist.

The SOS will ensure DFPI IT systems are protected from threats, monitor systems and respond to alerts, perform investigations and analysis, and implement solutions to improve the Department's security posture. The SOS will assist the CISO and the Operations Manager in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations including California Civil Code, the State Administrative Manual (SAM), the Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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

Special Requirements

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Additional Filing Instructions

• You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account.
• If applying with a hard copy application, please reference “JC-528679/RPA# ITS 27-040” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
• Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.