Security Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager II and guidance of the Information Technology Specialist II, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I), acts as a Security Analyst performing risk assessments to identify, manage, and mitigate infrastructure architecture risk with potential to impact business objectives. Works with the CMD Information Security Officer (ISO) to perform duties related to Information Security Engineering, including, but not limited to: Incident Management, Privacy, Security Compliance, Security Risk Management, and development of policies, procedures, and training. The ITS I is responsible for evaluating incoming Risk Assessments and advising programs on security risks and mitigating controls. Interface with management, team members, and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements. Develops/maintains information security plans, policies/standards, as well as analyzes incoming suspicious emails and makes recommendations to stakeholders. The ITS I further develops, delivers, and maintains the information security awareness training to the State Workforce. The ITS I performs incoming Legal Hold, Data Loss Prevention and computer investigations, as well as providing security expertise in areas including, but not limited to, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and contract language for security provisions.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to perform with a high level of administrative and policy expertise.
• Knowledge of Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, including management and supportive management analysis, planning, program evaluation, or related areas; principles and practices of policy and plan development, and training; program management; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; the administration of the department's goals and policies; governmental functions and organization at the State and local level.
• Exercise knowledge and application in evaluation, measurement and data collection techniques in support of performance management and process improvement; use analytical and problem-solving skills; and familiarity with concepts of establishing policy and procedures, planning, and process improvement strategies and tools.
• Ability to investigate security events, analyze logs, and support incident response using Kusto Query
• Language or have general knowledge of query languages.
• Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other stakeholders on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit written reports, utilize interdisciplinary teams effectively in the conduct of studies; manage a complex Staff Services program; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels both within and outside the CMD to complete work assignments related to policies and plans.
• Ability to independently make decisions and perform actions having broad implications on various aspects of policies and plans.
• Assume and demonstrate independent responsibility for decisions and actions having departmental impact on various aspects of policies and plans.
• Ability to give presentations to and interact with a wide range of audiences, facilitate workgroups to accomplish goals, and design and deliver systematic training tailored to the needs of stakeholders.
• The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to use internet, email, desktop applications and presentation software to complete assignments.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; adhering to department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of State Civil Service processes, trends, techniques, and technology.
• Experience providing technical guidance related to the drafting and implementation of policies and plans and various strategies, including interpretation of laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to be dependable, flexible, open minded, patient, professional, and tactful.
• Ability to think creatively and logically; analyze and solve difficult technical problems; provide sound recommendations and solutions; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively to leaders and stakeholders; meet established project deadlines.
• Willingness to work in a military environment.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at .

Important Information

Per the Real ID Act of 2005 effective May 31st, 2025 access to Military Bases will REQUIRE the new "Real ID" license/ID card from the DMV. If you do not have this license, the ONLY OTHER ACCEPTABLE documents are a passport, birth certificate, an active or retired military ID.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be disqualified and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. SOQ must be:
  • Restate Questions prior to response
  • Include the applicant's name, Job Control Number, and Statement of Qualification
  • Maximum two (2) pages, must be single-spaced.
  • Arial size 11 font
  Please answer the questions below in the SOQ Questions Section.