Information Technology Specialist II

Job Description and Duties

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Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Information Technology is seeking an Information Technology Specialist II to join the Water Boards Information Security Office.

Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) of the Information Security Office (ISO) and consistent with good customer service practice and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is required to be courteous, communicate effectively and professionally (verbally and in writing) with team members and customers, follow through on commitments, provide timely responses and consider internal and external customer input when completing work assignments.

The ITS II is a technical subject matter expert and security authority for security controls and tools, security plans, security policies and procedures, risk assessments, and incident response for the California State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB). The incumbent is involved in ensuring the organization’s compliance and observance of state and federal privacy and security regulations, standards, and best practices to secure information assets, remediate vulnerabilities, and promote a secure computing environment that provides consistent availability, confidentiality, and integrity of the SWRCB systems and information.

The incumbent may perform tasks in the Information Security Compliance, Information Technology Project Management, Software Engineering, and System Engineering domains.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-280-038 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility)

Must have Information Technology Specialist II list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: CalCareers

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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:

Please remember these are desirables and are not required.

• Substantial working experience developing and maintaining information security policies and procedures.
• Experience participating in security assessments and audits.
• Experience writing information security documents like System Security Plans, Business Impact Analysis, or Information Security Plans.
• Experience with security monitoring.
• Experience with data classification and system categorization.
• Admin experience with security training platforms.
• Experience facilitating meetings.
• Experience with State (e.g., State Administrative Manual) or other industry standard administrative manuals.
• Knowledge and understanding of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Familiarity with incident response procedures and documentation.
• Hold current information security-related certification such as

CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CSAP+)
ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with changing priorities.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using 12 point and Arial font, and normal margins.

1. Describe your experience with developing and maintaining information security policies and procedures.
2. Describe your working experience participating in security audits and assessments.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

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 - Please see below for specific requirements.