Job Posting: Security Operation Specialist

State Air Resources Board

JC-103078
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Security Operation Specialist
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$4,921.00 - $7,962.00

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Pending DOF approval. MULTIPLE POSITIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE.

CARB seeks an Information Technology Specialist I (IT Spec I) to work closely with the Information Security Officer (ISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), to provide information security administration and support for CARB end users, applications, databases, systems, and networks on a daily basis, and serve as a Lead to other OIS information security team members to complete a variety of assignments.  Conducts security reviews to monitor and audit all major information systems and data processing activities. Provides technical expertise on IT security-related issues and maintains technical expertise on emerging IT trends and strategic IT direction and their implications for information security. Researches, identifies, and verifies new security threats and vulnerabilities, and corresponding leading edge, innovative best practices and technologies for defensive and preventive measures. Researches, reviews, recommends, and implements hardware and software requests for approval by OIS Management and ISO; ensures CIO approves all Administrative Privileges requested by CARB end users.  Ensures hardware and software is compatible with, and interfaces well with CARB's existing and/or proposed enterprise infrastructure, and does not create security risks to CARB's technical environment and sensitive, confidential, or mission-critical data. Serves as a team lead for IT special projects involving systems software and commercial software application integration. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to a variety of enterprise-wide systems such as but not limited to, enterprise applications, O365, Windows and Linux operating systems and various security related tools.

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

Working Conditions

This position may require lifting and/or moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-103078
Position #(s):
673-860-1402-039
673-860-1402-036
673-860-1402-040
Working Title:
Security Operation Specialist
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$4,921.00 - $6,595.00 A
$5,412.00 - $7,253.00 B
$5,941.00 - $7,962.00 C
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Air Resources Board's (CARB's) scientific research, regulations, and enforcement activities improve California's air quality. CARB is internationally known for its innovative approach to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, widely believed to contribute to global warming.

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

-Supplemental Questions—On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following questions in cohesive paragraphs regarding your relevant work experience pertaining to this position.  These questions will provide more detailed information about your work experience and will allow the hiring manager to better assess your qualifications for this position. The responding paragraph must specifically address the questions listed below, be numbered in the same order as listed, and be no more than two pages long, and no less than 10-point font.

1)  Describe the most complex software development task you have completed.

2)  Describe how your previous experience in network troubleshooting applies to information security.

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.jobs.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:

State Air Resources Board
Attn: Lisa Nguyen
1001 I Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Lisa Nguyen
1001 I Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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.jobs.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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Special Requirement section for detailed instructions on the required Statement of Qualifications.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
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:

1) experience working on an information security incident response/forensic/watch team; 2) experience performing as an IT support subject matter expert within an organization; 3) excellence in customer service; 4) excellent writing and documentation skills; 5) a positive and professional attitude; 6) organizational skills; and 7) the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.  

Highly desirable qualifications include: 1) experience identifying, analyzing and responding to Information Security risk factors, 2) an understanding of network and data communications, including interoperability of different computer systems; and 3) an ongoing desire to learn.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Lisa Nguyen
(916) 445-5630
lisa.nguyen@arb.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:
Beverly Bueno
(916) 323-7053
EEOP@arb.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.

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.