Information Technology Specialist I

Under direction of the Information Security Officer (Information Technology Supervisor II), the incumbent works within the department’s Information Security Office in support of the mission of the department through the protection of the confidentiality, security, and availability of department information resources and through the continuous improvement of the department’s information security program. Areas of responsibility include information security operations, information security technology systems and services, information security audits and assessments, information security compliance and reporting, and information security policy and procedure. The incumbent functions in multiple capacities including team lead, team member, and independent analyst on information security projects and operations. The incumbent develops technical documentation, prepares reports, organizes and facilitates meetings, and communicates technical ideas and concepts verbally and in writing to other technical staff and management as well as program staff and management.

Duties of this position fall primarily under the Information Security Engineering and System Engineering domains. 

As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -

  Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for instructions. 

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.