California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CEA)
$12,131–$16,062 per month
Application deadline: Sept. 3
The chief information security and privacy officer leads the Caltrans Security Services Division under the direction of the deputy secretary of technology and CIO. The role entails broad administrative oversight in developing and implementing departmentwide information security policies that align with state strategies, such as Cal-Secure. This includes protecting both enterprise IT and operational technology systems that support critical infrastructure such as traffic signals, roadside sensors and SCADA systems.
The position carries responsibility for ensuring compliance with state and federal cybersecurity requirements, including regulations outlined in the State Administrative Manual and the State Information Management Manual. The incumbent will oversee risk evaluations, governance frameworks and privacy protections for a wide range of legacy, cloud-hosted and hybrid systems. Additionally, the role includes directing incident response planning, forensic investigations and legal testimony related to digital evidence preservation.
Beyond technical oversight, the position requires strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, overseeing budgeting and contracts, and communicating with executive leadership and external stakeholders. The officer plays a key role in reporting on cybersecurity posture and coordinating with oversight entities such as the California Department of Technology.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Academic coursework at the university level; training and experience in the area of supervision and management principles
- Ability to reason logically and creatively
- Ability to develop and maintain a level of professional integrity to ensure that the best interests of Caltrans and the program are served
- Ability to work well with partners and clients
California Department of Technology (CDT)
Deputy Director of Statewide Technology, Policy and Strategic Management
$13,770–$15,338 per month
Application deadline: Aug. 25
The deputy director of statewide technology, policy and strategic management plays a critical role in aligning the state’s technology efforts with broader policy and strategic priorities. Reporting to the deputy state CIO, the position is tasked with transforming emerging technology trends and state mandates into secure, equitable and effective policies and programs.
A significant portion of the role involves overseeing two core areas: the Statewide Policy Unit and the Statewide Strategic Management Unit. The deputy director formulates statewide technology policies, engages with executive leadership across state agencies and tracks the impact and performance of these policies over time. They are responsible for implementing statewide strategic plans, working with CIOs, agency information officers and governance bodies to ensure that annual road maps reflect strategic priorities.
The deputy director also acts as a strategic adviser to the state CIO and other senior officials. This includes providing recommendations on policy directions, advising on technology and service delivery trends, and participating in intergovernmental initiatives.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California state government, including the organization and practices of control agencies, the Legislature and the executive branch
- Knowledge of the structure, organization and function of a variety of technology disciplines, as well as local, state and federal initiatives and programs
- Extensive background and broad knowledge of technology, project management, strategic planning, policymaking, establishing effective performance metrics and service delivery
- Ability to anticipate and manage complex issues affecting many organizations, including the ability to develop policy and integrate all aspects of a strategy to assure resolution of issues
- Ability to evaluate products from multiple perspectives (customers, stakeholders, vendors, best practices) to develop standards for product approvals
Employment Development Department (EDD)
Section Chief – Enterprise Applications and Customer Support Section (IT Manager II)
$11,388–$13,842 per month
Application deadline: Sept. 3
The section chief for the Enterprise Applications and Customer Support Section within the EDD plays a key leadership role in overseeing IT operations that support critical state services. The incumbent manages a 24/7 enterprise environment that includes incident monitoring, application administration and operations support. Reporting to the Production Services Division chief, the position is responsible for directing the work of multiple subordinate managers and teams to ensure effective IT service delivery aligned with department objectives.
A central focus of the role is to lead enterprisewide incident monitoring and support. This includes developing proactive strategies for identifying and resolving IT issues before they disrupt operations, implementing real-time incident tracking, and guiding cross-functional teams during high-priority events. The incumbent is also tasked with analyzing incident trends to prevent recurrence and aligning response activities with IT governance policies and business needs.
Beyond technical operations, the position requires strategic engagement with executive leadership, business stakeholders and external partners. The section chief serves as a liaison between IT operations and broader organizational goals, advising on service management, compliance and risk mitigation.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary IT teams
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Proficiency in IT service management expertise
- Proficiency in incident monitoring and operational support tools
- Experience in automation and process optimization technologies
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