Chief Information Security Officer (Must reside in California)

We are a remote-centric team, and this position can be primarily remote for California residents. Relocatoin is not provided. The office is located in Sacramento, CA

Employees must provide acceptable documentation as shown on the Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to show their identity and authorization to work. Please review the acceptable documentation to determine if you are eligible to apply and accept employment. Please note, the department is not able to be a sponsor.

California’s long-awaited statewide Cradle-to-Career Data System has launched. You can help build a statewide system that brings together existing data with an aim of addressing barriers to opportunity from early learning, through K-12, college, and career.

We are hiring a Chief Information Security Officer to be the information security authority in an executive management role, overseeing state staff and contractors’ efforts to validate security-related functional and non-functional requirements and directing the maintenance and enforcement of security policies and standards to safeguard C2C systems, data, interfaces, and information processing infrastructure.

We are looking for a leader who is excited to build something new with a small, entrepreneurial team. Our ideal candidate is passionate about information security and risk management, collaborative, and experienced in implementing state, federal, and industry standards and best practices.

About us

The Office of Cradle-to-Career Data (C2C) is a new state investment working to build a statewide data system that will provide tools to help students reach their goals and deliver reliable and actionable information on education and workforce outcomes.

California’s information on early education, K-12 schools, colleges, social services, and employment is currently separate and disconnected. That’s why California authorized the creation of the Cradle-to-Career Data System. Through a collaborative 18-month planning process, we designed a data system to be a suite of user-friendly resources focused on early learning through K-12 and higher education, as well as on the financial aid and social services that help students reach their goals. It will include:

Planning and application tools for students, families, and educators to streamline the college and financial aid processes and monitor student progress,
Dashboards, query tools, and an analytical data set for researchers, policymakers, educators, and community members to inform research, advocacy, and policy analysis, and
Community engagement and training to raise awareness of the data system and ensure it can be used by students, families, educators, researchers, and policymakers.
Our vision is to foster evidence-based decision-making to help Californians build more equitable futures and empower individuals to reach their full potential. This is your chance to join a brand-new office to build a transformative set of services to help Californians successfully navigate life from cradle to career.

About the Role

As the Chief Information Security Officer, you will have responsibility for the information security of the C2C Data System and the Office itself. This includes:

Working closely with the System Integrator contractors to ensure deliverables are met throughout the System Development Life Cycle
Reporting to C2C’s Executive Team and project stakeholders, including data-sharing partners, on security risks and issues
Leading the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive information security program and risk management program
Managing security incidents and compliance reporting
Your work will be challenging, fun, and focused on enabling Californians to build a more equitable future.

About You

The following captures your approach:

You have innovative ideas for informing cybersecurity and risk management with values like equity, transparency, collaboration, accountability, and curiosity
You have a passion for improving the lives of young people, including empowering students, community members, researchers, and policy makers with actionable information and data systems
You have practical experience developing security policies and building new systems
You are highly organized and skilled at project managing multiple work streams at the same time
You have a track record of effective leadership and working collaboratively within an organization and across organizations

We are advertising this position as until filled. We will review applications on the first and third Friday of each month starting 10/04/2024.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=24989447&name=DS-ITMII-CISO(Proposed).pdf

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II: https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=1406

--> To formally apply, follow the steps below - the hiring manager will only be able to review applications and resumes on the California state career site: CalCareers in the link below.
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Recruiting at the state is different. I cannot send your resume to the hiring manager and I do not qualify candidates (no phone interview.) The hiring manager also cannot ask about your experience till you apply and are invited to an interview. All candidates must apply.

Steps for how to apply =

• For more details of the job responsibilities (Duty Statement,) the minimum requirements, comp/benefits, how to apply and more click on the job posting link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=450607
• You will need to take the Information Technology Manager II exam if you have not already --> These are questions around your experience. Follow this link to the exam information: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1755
• PLEASE view the details of the “Examination Information” AND the “Training and Experience Examination Preview” in the exam link. This information will help you with the exam.
• Click 'Apply' --> Login or create a CalCareers account if you do not have one already. Then click 'Continue' for the exam.
• Once you have taken the exam, go back to the job posting if you are not guided there: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=450607 and click Apply --> "I have eligibility'
• Attach your resume, cover letter and responses to the Statement of Qualifications. See the "Special Requirements" section for details on the Statement of Qualifications. --> Not attaching your resume, cover letter and Statement of Qualification response to your application on CalCareers will prevent you from moving forward in the hiring process.

A couple tips to share for the exam and Statement of Qualifications:

• The Statement of Qualifications are like interview questions that you answer in writing. We do recommend using word.doc for your responses and keep to the requirements if it says two pages for example and the specific font of Arial 12 font. Take your time to think about your response in answering the questions. Also check spelling. Please do look at the duty statement from the job posting and match to your experience to answer the questions. Here is a link to more tips: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Documents/FINAL%20-%20Candidate%20SOQ%20Guidance%201.pdf
• For the ‘exam,’ the exams are questions around your experience. Include all your experience from every job to volunteer work, internships, leading groups and/or projects, and more. Don’t sell yourself short. Before you start the exam, review the sample questions in the exam bulletin. This gives you a sense of what we’ll ask you. Have your resume handy. You’ll need it during the exam. Make sure your resume shows you meet the minimum qualifications. Anything you mention in your exam needs to be on your resume.

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.