The Office of the Secretary of State is recruiting to fill a permanent full-time Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) as the Chief Information Security Officer for the California Secretary of State (SOS).
Under the general direction of the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the ITM II, also known as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), will head the Information Security Section and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive information security program that includes policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to protect the organization's information assets. Establish and maintain an information security program that is consistent with industry best practices and applicable regulations. The CISO will be the single point of contact for all security-related matters, security reporting, and executive summaries to the Secretary of State. The CISO works collaboratively with other Divisions within the SOS, and external partners, such as MS-ISAC, CDT, CAL OES, CISA, and California Counties, to ensure the organization's information assets' confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The incumbent is responsible for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department as well as excellent customer experience, emerging trends in application services, and IT project portfolio optimization in alignment with SOS Program objectives.
Job Description and Duties:
Desirable Qualifications:
Supplemental Questionnaire: Applicants must submit a Supplemental Questionnaire responding to the questions listed below, it should be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size and formatting. Responses do not need to include the question but must be numbered in the same order. Applications submitted without the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered.
1. Describe your depth and breadth of experience managing an IT organization of subordinate managers and staff across various disparate lines of business.
2. Describe your depth and breadth of experience in at least one, or more, of the following key knowledge areas for this position:
a. Vendor and/or contract management
b. Information Security Reporting
c. Incident Response
d. Development of policies and procedures
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-503251
Position #(s):
785-113-1406-001
Working Title:
Information Technology Manager II/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
$11,388.00 - $13,842.00
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
The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of nearly 750 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.
Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.
For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/15/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Secretary of State
Attn: Natalie Venegas
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Secretary of State
Natalie Venegas
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please drop off applications at the first floor lobby rotunda.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Natalie Venegas
(916) 653-6974
Nvenegas@sos.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sarah Bielski
(916) 653-6974
sbielski@sos.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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