Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Information Security Office (ISO), the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) is responsible for assessing and managing vulnerabilities on DIR IT assets and Pen Testing applications before and after applications are in production. Incumbent uses their skills and knowledge with Application Security by using an Appsec tool to analyze and report application vulnerabilities to DIR IT developers and the severity of these vulnerabilities. Incumbent is responsible for the management, coordination, and mitigation of all types of IT security risks found through IT audits and the security risk analysis process.

The Information Technology Specialist I reports directly to and receives the majority of assignments from the Information Technology Manager I. However, direction and assignments may also come from the Chief Information Officer depending on the scope and complexity of the work performed.

DIR does not participate in E-Verify.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Information Technology Specialist I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click  e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This position is located at:
1515 Clay Street, Suite 401
Oakland, CA 94612

The incumbent will be assigned a space located on the 4th floor of the Elihu Harris State Building located in Oakland. The location has elevator access and is fully air conditioned with natural and artificial lighting. Hybrid telework options will be considered as job duties dictate. The majority of the time incumbent will be working in front of a computer. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. Move and transport office items in a safe manner.

A laptop will be provided that can be brought home by the incumbent as necessary. Minimal travel may be required. Must be able to discuss mitigation techniques and where and how the vulnerabilities violate DIR application security policies. The ITS I create the annual Technical Recovery plan (TRP) and coordinates all input to it. The TRP is reviewed by this position annually before review and approval by Executive staff and DIR director. It is the duty and responsibility of this position along with the ISO to organize and coordinate a tabletop exercise every 2 years. May require some travel to Sacramento to attend training, attend meeting at California Dept. of Technology and Department of General Services as needed.

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:

Work with the DIR Information Security Office (ISO) team to continuously develop, maintain and stay up to date on asset management security controls, appsec security, cyber & IT system security risks and disaster recovery. Incumbent shall be able to organize assignments, work under pressure, have attention to detail and possess effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work professionally and ethically. Ability to maintain a collaborative working relationship with IT managers, supervisors and staff, business, vendors, other state entities and with the California Department of Technology (CDT) to ensure DIR OIS system needs are fully met. Have a solid understanding of the cloud, databases, and the applications and programs used by those databases. Possess a wide range of technical skills. Also have a foundation in System Development Life Cycle and an understanding of data modeling, including conceptualization and database optimization.

Benefits

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

The Oakland office is located in a pleasant office environment, with proximity to shopping areas and restaurants. It is a close walking distance from 12th Street BART station, and a BART voucher is part of the benefits package. There is a secure bicycle parking area in the building garage. On Fridays, there is a farmers’ market within walking distance.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:  DIR Applicant Survey

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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