Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Caltrans is seeking a seasoned Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Lead with experience in security policy development, risk  management, and compliance oversight. We are searching for an individual eager to be part of a growing team of motivated, hardworking  professionals. If you’d like to join a collaborative, friendly, and passionate technical team where you will find endless opportunities 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 governance, risk management, and compliance. The individual will also demonstrate the ability to perform risk  assessments, develop and implement effective compliance strategies, and work seamlessly with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals.

Under the general direction of an Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), within Information Technology (IT) Security Services Division, the  Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II), serves as a lead in cyber policy and is responsible for the maturation of the policy and governance  unit including, but not limited, to the development and establishment of processes, procedures, and creation of key performance indicators (KPI) for the management and oversight as an Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance subject matter expert (SME), security  governance/compliance project manager for FI$CAL and other statewide projects.

DOMAIN:

Information Security Engineering

PARF#20-6-106 / JC-500532
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist II  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

Position located at 1120 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814. Sacramento County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.

Special Requirements

• Resume is required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.  Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be no more than two (2) pages, 10pt font, 1” margins, include “Statement of Qualifications”, name,  and job control number centered in the header and have the page number on the upper right hand corner of the second page only, if applicable  and must be submitted along with your State Applications (STD 678). Resumes, cover letters and other documents do not replace the SOQ.  Applicants who fail to submit the required SOQ as outlined, may be disqualified from the selection process.

The SOQ should be answered and  addressed in the following order:

1. Please describe how your experience and/or education makes you the best candidate for this position.
2. Describe your experience and role in the areas of: communication with all stakeholders, data acquisition, processing, analysis, reporting,  State Information Management Manual (SIMM 5300) and the State Administrative Manual (SAM).
3. What is the role of the GRC function in an organization's cyber security strategy?

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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . 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:

• Security Certifications: One of the following CISSP, CISM, CRISC
• Deep Understanding of the NIST 800-53 Framework
• Working knowledge of security operations, identity & access management, data protection, and cloud security
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborative, with a proactive and flexible attitude

Benefits

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Important Application 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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