Information Security Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Will consider Information Technology Specialist I

The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work Under the general direction of the CNRA Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager.

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) to join the CNRA IT Headquarters team in Downtown Sacramento.

The ITS II serves as a highly technical, skilled, self-motivated, and security-focused professional responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and support of SOC functions and technologies.

The incumbent will monitor CNRA information assets, systems, and infrastructure and perform security analysis, event correlation, investigation, reporting, incident response, and cyberforensics. The position will also provide expertise in cyber threat intelligence, vulnerability intelligence and management, and security operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting continuous security monitoring and analysis of CNRA information assets, systems, and infrastructure.

• Performing threat hunting campaigns and identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities.

• Managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

• Conducting malware analysis and digital forensics.

• Correlating security events and investigating potential security incidents.

• Developing and disseminating cybersecurity intelligence and information.

• Supporting information sharing and collaboration related to cybersecurity threats and incidents.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CNRA values diverse employees working together to protect biodiversity for all Californians. CNRA prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Joseph Maio at View phone number on us.fitly.work or at View email address on us.fitly.work

Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Note: New to the State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Personal Leave Program 2025:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

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

Special Requirements

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

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the State Application STD 678. 

• "To" and "From" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State experience should list the department and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Transcripts

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here.

Personal Identifying Information Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any personally identifying information.

The Minimum qualifications can be found in classification specifications.

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:

• Knowledge of and/or experience in the following: firewall administration or monitoring, event and log analysis/triage, and SIEM solutions; website application assessment or development; IPS/IDS; enterprise network communications hardware and/or software systems; patch and vulnerability management; server and/or desktop productions; endpoint management; proxy servers and/or systems; mainframe general knowledge; and scripting and programming.

• Possess experience and knowledge in the practices, principles, and techniques of information security. Knowledge and understanding of NIST 800-53 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

• Knowledge of and experience in virtual and cloud computing environments.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and technical documentation skills are required.

• Security certificate(s):

• CompTIA Security+

• GIAC Information Security Professional

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Benefits

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

Personal Leave Program 2025 

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the information you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an application or documents that are not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

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.
• School Transcripts