Information Security Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-06
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Consultant, Data Security
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting a modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste.
As well as, creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Information Technology Manager I, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. The Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) (Information Security Engineering) serves as a member of the CDPH Information Security Office (ISO) team. The ITS I will share responsibility with other team members in providing the technical expertise and administrative oversight for the security and privacy aspects of the initiation, design, development, testing, operation, and defense of CDPH electronic and physical data and information technology (IT) environments from sources of disruption, ranging from natural disasters to malicious acts.
The ITS I collaborates closely with the CDPH Legal Office, Privacy Office, and other ISO staff on incident reporting and investigations that include conducting forensic investigations and gathering electronic records for Public Records Act requests. The ITS I assists CDPH Programs with their unique system and data security needs and technical recovery documentation.
The ITS I performs duties in the Information Security Engineering domain.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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:
- Current Information Security Governance strategies
- Information Security Technical and Administrative Controls audits and assessments
- Information Security Training and Awareness methodology and curriculum development
- State Agency Information Security compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and the HIPAA Security Rule and HITECH Act
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