THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable Security Architecture experience and frequent exposure to managers and staff in the Information Technology Branch(ITB)? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the Enterprise Infrastructure Security Operations Section.
The Information Technology Specialist III is the Principal Infrastructure Security Architect responsible for designing modern enterprise security infrastructure. The incumbent serves as a specialized technical advisor and significantly contributes to developing and forming policies, practices, and standards related to enterprise security technology. The incumbent collaborates with and provides expert-level technical guidance to system owners on implementing, maintaining, and operating the organization’s statewide information security technology systems -the incumbent will advise the Section chief and Division chief on future security technologies.
The IT Specialist III performs a wide range of expert technical tasks requiring innovative problem-solving and undertakes a variety of roles, from subject matter expert in security strategy to lead specialist in security oversight activities for ongoing projects. The incumbent mentors, trains, and supports section staff to ensure adherence to EDD’s security standards and methods and that projects are completed on time.
The incumbent acts as principal Architect on systems software/hardware projects and/or information systems. The incumbent may work independently as the principal security architect on complex system assignments associated with EDD business applications or serve as a leader within project teams on enterprise security infrastructure services and security engineering systems projects.
This position is headquartered at 800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, and may be eligible for telework under EDD’s telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the employee’s responsibility.

Benefits of working at this location include:

• Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
• Enclosed bicycle parking
• Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
• Close to the Golden1 Center

Position exists in Sacramento, CA ARU 353.
If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
It may require extended-hour support, Monday through Friday, 6pm—10pm, staying past 10pm, or working on weekends and holidays. It may also require some traveling.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions:

1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am-5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.

Please refer the Job description for details