More information about the open roles is available below.
California Student Aid Commission
Chief Information Security Officer (IT Manager I)
$9,387-$12,579 per month
Application deadline: Until filled
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is recruiting for a chief information security officer to oversee a team that includes specialists and associates. The position entails broad responsibilities, including the development and execution of a comprehensive information security program aligned with state mandates such as SAM 5300 and Cal-Secure and is based in Rancho Cordova.
The CISO is responsible for the management of incident response, risk mitigation, privacy programs, and internal and external audits. The role also involves leading security planning for enterprise systems, implementing zero-trust architecture, and coordinating digital forensics and investigative responses in collaboration with agencies like the California Highway Patrol and the Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center.
Desirable qualifications for this position include:
- Possess in-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices for protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information in a public-sector environment.
- Possess expertise in data governance and security.
- Demonstrate ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans and policies that align technology security services with organizational mission, vision and goals.
- Possess a track record of ethical leadership and integrity.
- Familiar with state and federal requirements like NIST 800-53, SIMM and SAM.
More information about this role is available in the job posting and duty statement.
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Chief, District 12 IT Operations (IT Manager I)
$9,387-$12,579 per month
Application deadline: Dec. 4
The chief of IT operations is based in District 12 (Santa Ana) and will oversee client services and system support, managing a team that ranges from associates to supervisors. This role carries full responsibility for the planning, implementation and maintenance of IT operations within the district, including support for desktop and mobile systems, local networks, server hosting, procurement and asset management.
The role involves directing service operations such as incident, configuration and change management, while aligning local IT efforts with Caltrans enterprisewide standards. The incumbent will also lead district-level technology planning and performance monitoring, ensuring service delivery aligns with departmental goals, budget allocations and evolving infrastructure needs.
More information about this role is available in the job posting and duty statement.
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Senior Java Developer (IT Specialist II)
$8,625-$11,557 per month
Application deadline: Nov. 21
The State Compensation Insurance Fund is seeking an experienced senior Java developer to serve within its System Engineering — Claims Engineering unit. The incumbent will play a lead role in developing and maintaining the CARE/Claims application. The role involves full life cycle software development in Java, including design, coding, testing and implementation, with a strong emphasis on adhering to State Fund’s development standards and methodologies.
Key responsibilities include leading technical development for CARE modules, managing defect resolution and enhancements, and supporting cross-functional collaboration with business users, quality assurance and operations teams. The developer is expected to provide technical guidance, create functional and technical documentation, and ensure integration and performance of new features. A critical part of the role involves mentoring junior developers and sharing knowledge to strengthen the development team’s capabilities.
Desirable qualifications for this position include:
- 4-plus years of software development experience
- Experience with open source Java technologies including Ant, Jenkins and Maven
- Experience with SQL programming
- Experience in object-oriented JavaScript framework
- Business process management and business rules management experience
More information about this role is available in the job posting and duty statement.
