Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting of JC-432201. If you have previously applied to this position you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Caltrans is seeking a seasoned Security Operations Specialist with experience in security, infrastructure operations and project delivery. We are searching for an individual that is seeking a chance to be part of a growing team of hungry, hardworking individuals.  If you’d like to join a collaborative, friendly, passionate technical team where you will find endless opportunity to stretch and grow, we would love to meet you. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of experience and knowledge in the practices, principles, and techniques of Cyber Security operations and implementation.  The individual will also demonstrate the ability to perform high-end systems analysis, have the ability to learn new solutions and utilities, as well as the ability to work with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals.

Under direction of an Information Technology Supervisor II within the Security Services Division, the Information Technology Specialist I functions as one of the lead strategists for Caltrans enterprise security.

MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent performs various security related work to ensure a strong security posture in support of Caltrans business needs, information security policies, and State/Federal legal mandates. This involves working independently or as lead of a team on network and security issues and helping guide other Information Technology (IT) professionals in secure network integration.

DOMAIN:
Information Security Engineering

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Inforamtion Technology Specialist exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

This position is located in Sacramento, Sacramento county. 

The incumbent may be required to work outside normal business hours, extended hours, weekends, and holidays and may be required to travel to Caltrans locations within California.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

The incumbent may perform work indoors in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting. The incumbent may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room that maintains an approximate temperature of 70 degrees.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Your SOQ response should be no more than three (3) pages, must include your first & last name, position applying for and job control number, use 11-point Arial font, include question, and answer in the order listed.

Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not be considered.

The SOQ must be written solely by you and should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications based upon your own experience/education. Any submissions that are created, modified or include any type of artificial intelligence may be disqualified. Your SOQ response will be evaluated based on the content and writing ability, using standardized rating criteria. Competitive applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

1. Describe how your experience and education/training qualifies you for the position of security administrator.
2. Tell us about a work-related challenge you have experienced as a technologist, your role and responsibilities, and how you managed and/or worked through that challenge.
3. Describe your experience to develop and implement security systems to address threats, network system vulnerabilities, and system stability.
4. Describe an innovative and/or creative solution you implemented that improved your organization’s security posture.
   

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

Certifications:

• Network certifications; CCNA, PCSNA, or Network +
• Security certifications; SANS, Security +

Scripting:

• PowerShell
• Python
• YAML

Benefits

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Important Applications Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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