Information Security Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology (IT) Manager I, the IT Specialist I will serve as the Information Security Analyst for the Department of Cannabis Control’s (Department) Information Security Office (ISO). This position is in the Information Security Engineering domain. The IT Specialist I will assist with business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery support; privacy, risk, and business impact analysis and planning; security assessments and consultations; and information security support functions.

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

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:

Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application ( STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.

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 -

  Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application (STD 678). Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and must address the question as instructed. Please limit the answer to 2 pages using Arial 12pt font.

  Describe a time when you successfully facilitated meetings or interviews to gather and document requirements or procedures.

  Share an experience where you successfully managed to gain consensus on a challenging issue at work. What strategies did you use?

  What relevant experience or skill sets do you possess that make you an ideal candidate for this position?