INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Job Description and Duties

The Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) will serve as the Chief of the Information Systems Security Management Section (ISSMS) within the Enterprise Security Services Office (ESSO) of the Information Technology Division (ITD).

In this role, the ITM I will have full management responsibility for the section. This includes directly overseeing a team of Information Technology Specialists I/II and consultants, and leading the organization, planning, and direction of all section activities. The ISSMS is responsible for FI$Cal’s Program Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Security Engineering, and Information Asset Protection and Management.

Although the core duties of this position focus on the Information Security Engineering domain, the ITM I may also be assigned to support other domains as needed.

Please note that to be list appointed for placement in the Information Technology Manger I classification, you must take and pass the examination .

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The incumbent will use tact and interpersonal skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, e.g., stakeholders, customers, management, peers, etc., to facilitate communication to improve the work environment and increase productivity. 
• This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked.    
• The incumbent provides back-up, as necessary, to ensure continuity of departmental activities. 
• This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year thereafter.

Application Instructions

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.

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of FISCal

Human Resources Office

Attn: Human Resources Office

2000 Evergreen Street

Suite 120

Sacramento , CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of FISCal

Human Resources Office

Human Resources Office

2000 Evergreen Street

Suite 120

Sacramento , CA 95815

Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Please see instructions below.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Our office has free, gated parking, and convenient electric vehicle charging stations available.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
FI$Cal Human Resources Office
View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov
View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

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.

EEO Contact:
FI$Cal EEO Officer
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View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Limit your answer to 4 letter sized pages and use at least 10 font size.

1. Please describe your experience with troubleshooting issues with an enterprise information technology (IT) solution, which was complex, and which you independently handled. Please describe the situation, what was observed, what you did to analyze and resolve the issue?

2. Please describe your experience with configuring, developing and/or deploying an IT solution. Please describe the problem, and your contribution. Include details about the development process followed.

3. Please describe your experience, and education/training/certification in any of these areas: (a) computer networking; (b) computer programming; (c) information systems security; (d) Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance.

4. Please describe your experience with developing policies and procedure documents for securing, monitoring and/or for operations. Please include details of any IT related articles or papers, blog posts that you may have published.