Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Come join our team of extremely talented, good-hearted, and fun spirited professionals. Whoever said changing the world was easy? It’s not. If you are up for the opportunity, you need to apply for this position. At DTSC, it is our mission to improve our California by protecting our environment from toxic and hazardous waste. We serve because we care!

• In a leadership capacity, participate in the security operations planning with the Security Services Manager and the Information Security Officer (ISO)
• Act as the Security Operation Center (SOC) Team Lead
• Develop documentation, including design diagrams, operating procedures, root cause analysis, reports, troubleshooting and responses for audits and assessments
• Perform complex cybersecurity event analysis in areas such as Spam/Phishing messages, Suspicious/malicious network, and system activity and Wireless (Wi-Fi) security
• Perform advanced Cybersecurity Monitoring tasks including Threat Hunting, network forensics and malware analysis to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats to an organization's network and system
• Create artifacts related to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats to an organization's network and systems to document necessary information to provide support for incident response, investigations and compliance reporting

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience leading incident response teams
• Working knowledge of, and experience in, a security operation center (SOC) environment
• Experience with mitigating risks and threats within an enterprise environment
• Ability to apply a wide variety of security controls to information systems and processes
• Ability to develop clear, accurate, and concise reports, issue papers, correspondence, and other types of written communication to document security reports, requirements, concerns, and decisions
• Ability to assess and effectively escalate situations for proper resolution
• Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience with security architecture design
• Self-starter, Team Player, Leader by example
• Experience in networking technologies

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

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Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

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

The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be no more 1 page, Arial 11 font, single spaced, copying question above each answer in the order it is asked.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe your experience working as a technical lead in a Security Operations Center (SOC).

2. Describe your experience in leading vulnerability management programs.

3. What do you believe is the biggest security threat to a state department? Include your reasoning why and what you would do to mitigate this threat.

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# 447434 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. 

Foreign Degrees

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

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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.

• Other - Cover Letter

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