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 Qualifications

About California Department of Public Health

At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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