Information Security Specialist - Sacramento, United States - State of California

Description

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) announces an exceptional career opportunity to work in an exciting program committed to providing outstanding electronic discovery, incident response and digital investigation services to a large, statewide law enforcement agency. The mission of the Office of Digital Investigations (ODI) in the Office of General Counsel is to assist law enforcement with best-in-class information technology incident response, cyber investigative support and forensic acquisition, analysis and reconstruction of complex computing environments.

ODI is seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to serve as a non-sworn Senior Digital Forensic Investigator. The ITS II demonstrates leadership and ingenuity in the Information Security Engineering domain, serving as a subject matter expert and skilled practitioner in advanced digital investigations and forensic examinations. The ITS II serves as a primary member of a team of non-sworn Digital Forensic Investigators providing support to Law Enforcement and Legal teams. Focuses include digital forensics, big data, cloud, internet of things (IoT), electronic information systems, and social media forensics. The position performs a variety of technical tasks in connection with the collection and analysis of the most complex electronic information processing systems in support of the Office of Digital Investigations (ODI). The ODI is primarily responsible for conducting advanced level forensic examination, analysis, reconstruction of computing environments and Research and Development (R&D) specific to the collection and preservation of digital evidence in a forensically sound manner. The ITS II identifies, documents, collects, processes, presents and preserves evidence in law enforcement and civil investigations, pre-litigation, and litigation matters. Examples of digital evidence and electronic media include, but are not limited to: computer hard drives, external/thumb drives, servers, cellular phones, network devices, information systems, and any other devices that store and process digital media.

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

Working Conditions

In a remote work environment, home office, or similar environment in California. At the office, an enclosed windowed office with a smoke-free environment. May be required to sit at a computer terminal while performing research and other duties up to eight hours a day. Travel to designated offices may be required.

This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC

Position #(s):


Working Title:
Information Security Specialist

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8, $10,893.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
Day

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Office of General Counsel, Office of Information Security & Research Services, Cybersecurity Branch, Office of Digital Investigations Unit.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General's website at .

Special Requirements
A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your State Application.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Application Instructions
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: 5/9/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 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:

Department of Justice
Attn: Kelly Imai (JC
1300 I Street
Suite 930
Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
Kelly Imai (JC
1300 I Street
Suite 930
Sacramento , CA 95814

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications and duties for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should explain in detail why the candidate believes his or her knowledge, skills, and abilities could apply towards this position. Your response should be typed in Arial 12-point font and no more than two pages in length. Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.
• Other - List of References

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.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Established analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of concepts and practices for capturing and processing digital forensic data and Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
• Knowledge of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) data types and how to recognize possible locations of stored ESI for collection of data, such as computer systems and their components, access control devices, digital cameras, handheld devices, electronic organizers, memory cards, network components, removable storage devices, multifunction office devices, credit card skimmers, vehicle infotainment systems and other miscellaneous Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
• Knowledge of network architecture concepts including topology, protocols, and components.
• Knowledge of data backup, types of backups and recovery concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of basic physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals (e.g., CPUs, Network Interface Cards, data storage, HDD, SSD, RAM).
• Knowledge of electronic evidence law and legal governance related to admissibility (e.g. Rules of Evidence and court procedure).
• Knowledge of processes and required documentation for collecting, seizing and preserving digital evidence, including chain of custody, proper evidence handling and general legal proceedings such as Motions, Affidavits, Subpoenas, Warrants, etc.
• Skill in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures per national standards.
• Skill in collecting, processing, packaging, transporting, and storing electronic evidence to avoid alteration, loss, physical damage, or destruction of data.
• Skill in setting up a forensic workstation and using digital forensic hardware and software tools to acquire and process digital evidence to find forensic artifacts such as cookies, browser history, firewall records, etc.
• Skill in using virtual machines. (e.g., Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/Server, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, etc.).
• Ability to recognize and interpret various data types to analyze patterns, discrepancies and anomalies to reach conclusions.
• Ability to administer (install, configure, maintain & troubleshoot) Unix/Linux/Mac and/or Windows operating systems.
• Ability to learn new concepts, procedures and practices in a culture of constant research and discovery.
• Ability to be thorough and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and service levels.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Kelly Imai


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:
EEO Officer


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Additional Information about Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.