Job Posting: Information Security Officer

CA Gambling Control Commission

JC-520130
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Information Security Officer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/22/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Information Security Officer (ISO) will be responsible for developing Commission polices and directives to conform to State and Federal information security initiatives, Generative Artificial Intelligence and Privacy. The ISO will conduct comprehensive technical analysis on the most complex computer systems process and develop policies and procedures accordingly. The ISO will provide technical strategies to implement enterprise-wide technology policy solutions, write policies and procedures; assist in performing on-going complex assessments on the Commission’s enterprise infrastructure, applications and systems to ensure conformity with security/privacy-based industry best practices and standards.

PLEASE REVIEW THE "REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION" SECTION BELOW TO ENSURE A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE IS SUBMITTED. 

Electronic application packages submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing although hardcopy application packages will be accepted.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is currently a hybrid telework position in accordance with the Commission's Telework policy. Headquarters is located in Sacramento. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Some weekend or after-hours may be required. The employee must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours.


FINGERPRINTING:

Applicants will be fingerprinted for the purpose of obtaining criminal records check.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-520130
Position #(s):
293-300-1414-002
Working Title:
Information Security Officer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California Gambling ControlCommission's (Commission) primary responsibility is to regulate gambling activities within the State. Employment with the Commission offers an opportunity to participate in a diverse and innovative organization with skilled and dedicated staff. The Commission is seeking qualified candidates to meet the challenges of this organization.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity andInclusion

The Commission is committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds,experiences, perspectives, and uniqu eidentities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. The Commission is proud tofoster inclusion and representation at all levels of the Department.

Our Mission: We are committed to protecting the public byensuring integrity and justice in the controlled gambling industry through effective regulations and fair application of the law.

Our Vision: Enhance public trust in California’s regulated gambling industry by prioritizing compliance, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.

Location/ParkingThe Commission is located off of West El Camino Avenue in South Natomas in abusiness park. **Parking is Free**

The state hiring process: Successful applicants will have passed an examination for this classification, or be an existing State Employee with transfer eligibility and will have followed the instructions under the Statement of Qualification and Required Application Package Documents sections.
 

Exam Information

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. To obtain list eligibility for the Information Technology Specialist II position, you must first take the exam. 

The Commission may provide hiring preference to LEAP candidates to fill this position. Non-LEAP candidates may also apply.

Department Website: https://www.cgcc.ca.gov

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. To be considered for this position, you must submit an SOQ. An SOQ is a narrative discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria below and qualify them for the position.

INSTRUCTIONS:
When completing the SOQ, applicants must follow these guidelines:

  • Applicants first and last name and Job Control number must be included in the top right corner of each page;
  • Responses must be typed in Arial 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length;
  • Restate and number each question below before providing your response;
  • Answer each numbered question below separately; and, 
  • Be specific with your responses and provide work-related examples

You must address the following questions in your SOQ (make sure to restate each question before providing your response):

  1. Describe how your experience and education/training qualify you for this position.
  2. Describe your experience with information security compliance.
  3. Describe an innovative and/or creative solution you implemented that improved your organization’s security posture.

The SOQ will be evaluated based on the quality of examples provided with each question. Applications without an SOQ or incomplete SOQ's will be eliminated. 

Resumes/Cover Letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Failure to meet any of the filing instructions is cause for disqualification.

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: 6/22/2026

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

CA Gambling Control Commission
N/A
Attn: Alaina Lutz
2399 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

CA Gambling Control Commission
N/A
Alaina Lutz
2399 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95833
09:00 AM - 04:00 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 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 -
    (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application(STD.678). Application packages received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions above in the “Special Requirements” section will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ.
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.

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:

• Familiar with the Government Code and State Administrative Manual sections regarding Information Security and Security Incident Response for California state agencies.

• Knowledge of security principles and practices and the ability to apply technical strategies or solutions.

• The ability to participate in and perform systems analysis, cost/benefit analysis and risk analysis. The incumbent must be able to perform policy analysis related to the Commission’s information security needs.

• Knowledge of the Commission’s various programs.

• Technical knowledge of the operation and functioning of computers, computer networks and telecommunications links to/from computers.

• Ability to work independently and produce well documented results.

• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff in both verbal and written form.

• Effectively manage changing priorities and able to handle concurrent assignments.

• Ability to show initiative and to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business customers, technical staff and co-workers.

• Technical knowledge of computer operating systems.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent experience.

• Experience conducting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, remediation planning, corrective action tracking, and validation retesting.

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbent must possess good verbal and written communication skills; use good judgment in decision-making; exercise creativity and flexibility in problem identification and resolution; manage time and resources effectively; show demonstrated ability to manage changing and/or multiple priorities or projects; ability to focus attention to detail and accuracy.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Incumbent has demonstrated ability to deal professionally and effectively with tact, open-mindedness and flexibility when dealing with others in the course of the work; including their peers, management, other State and Federal agencies, and the public; and possess the ability to act independently as well as work cooperatively as a team member with various levels of staff.

Benefits

The State of California offers many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long-term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment.

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.cgcc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Alaina Lutz
(916) 813-3820
Alutz@cgcc.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:
Alana Carter
(916) 263-0904
Acarter@cgcc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION

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:

Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account by 11:59 p.m. on or before the final filing date. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please only submit ONE application. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed signed/dated State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and ALL required application documents to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section.

Your standard State Application Form STD 678 must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in line-item number 12 (explanation) of the STD 678. Appointment is subject to SROA and State surplus policies. Surplus candidates must submit copy of surplus status letter. Applicants MUST include “Information Technology Specialist II” in the “Job Titles for Which You Are Applying” box on the Standard State Application (Form STD 678).

Applicants MUST indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, lateral transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Applicants who wish to laterally transfer from another state classification must provide proof that they meet the minimum qualifications for this classification.

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. Do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application. PLEASE NOTE: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the application may be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

If you are basing your eligibility on education, provide your transcripts. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide an official foreign transcript evaluation that indicates coursework is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.

Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel deliver or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

A complete application package must include the following: 

  • "To" and "From" dates (Month/Day/Year) and total hours worked per week for all employment history listed on the STD. 678. 
  • Name, address, phone numbers and supervisor contact information of current and former employers for all employment history listed on the STD, 678. 
  • State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification held (not working titles). 
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) 
  • Resume
Failure to provide the information listed above may disqualify you from consideration for this recruitment. Resumes/Cover Letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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