Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Join our team of highly skilled, mission-driven cybersecurity professionals. Protecting California isn’t easy, and meaningful work rarely is. If you’re ready to take on the challenge, we encourage you to apply. At DTSC, our mission is to safeguard our state by defending critical systems and data that protect Californians from toxic and hazardous threats. We serve because we care, and we’re looking for others who share that commitment.

As an Information Technology Specialist II you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain security components within DTSC's enterprise, including fulfilling security roles within Microsoft 365
• Advise and participate in the creation of information security standards and standard operating procedures, while also analyzing new and existing cloud software application integrations to ensure compliance with security requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to work on new cloud usage proposals and provide risk analysis for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings
• Advise, create, and actively participate in the design of new system planning, standards, and methods to support the organization's technology strategies, which includes creating secure solutions, encompassing various aspects such as cloud deployments, host-based security implementation, system hardening, and the deployment of security services like remote access, penetration testing, security architecture, threat hunting, fraud detection, network security, scanning services, log management, and security monitoring/systems
• Conduct audits and vetting software applications to ensure compliance with security requirements, and identify security concerns to protect DTSC assets
• Triage tool findings, summarize them in high-level reports, and implement approved remediation measures, to maintain a secure environment

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• 5+ years in Information Technology Experience 
• 3+ years in Information Security or Risk Management 
• 2+ years in Information Security Tools Experience 
• Information Security Project Experience
• Information Security Certifications
• Information Security experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating risk
• Reading and writing ability to effectively communicate complex issues

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here .

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position.

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Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 1 page in length, single spaced, and Arial font size 11.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. How have you ensured compliance with relevant security standards and best practices in cloud environments in your previous roles?

2. Can you describe a specific project where you successfully addressed security risks and vulnerabilities in cloud architecture, and how you implemented appropriate security measures?

3. How have you effectively communicated and collaborated with IT staff during the analysis and response to security events in previous roles?

Benefits

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

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 531583 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

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 Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.