Senior Security Engineer

Website State of California - Department of General Services

Job Description and Duties

 

This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to five (5) days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

  • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
  • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
  • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Under the general direction of the Information Technology (IT) Manager I, the IT Specialist II in the Department of General Services, Enterprise Technology Solutions within the Information Security Engineering domain, the Senior Security Engineer is responsible for performing a wide range of advanced security tasks to ensure the protection and integrity of DGS’s information systems. This role requires expertise in SIEM engineering, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and leading incident response staff in complex situations. The IT Spec II, Senior Security Engineer will play a crucial role in maintaining the organization’s security posture and proactively mitigating cyber threats.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.  The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.  The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must successfully complete an online examination and be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you!  Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

 

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2025

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