Lead Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist

Under the general direction of the Information Technology (IT) Manager I, the IT Specialist II serves as the Lead Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (CDISS), demonstrating a depth of leadership and expertise while performing various complex tasks in support of the overall security posture. The Lead CDISS will optimize and apply architecture solutions for the benefit of the overall organization and heavily participates in advising and/or formulating information technology strategy and policy within the Department. The existing infrastructure includes various software solutions including but not limited to: Cisco Firepower Threat Defenses, Cisco Security Cloud Control, Cisco Umbrella, Azure Security, Netskope, Illumio, NSX (network virtualization platform), Terraform, Palo Alto. The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of information acquired while performing job duties, demonstrate ethical behavior, and work cooperatively. Travel to institutions and after-hours support of California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) software applications and systems may be required due to operational needs.

This position is in the Information Technology Services Division, which deploys the information technology infrastructure and clinical information technology systems that enable the Department’s clinical staff to provide a constitutional level of access to care for our patients. Information technology support ensures California Correctional Health Care Services operates seamlessly, delivering consistent, cost-effective, reliable, accessible and secure services that support clinical and administrative programs; customers, including the patients, and business communities.

This advertisement is for an Information Technology Specialist II position(s) located at Headquarters in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-036-1414-973.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.  Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.