Information Sytems Manager (3DP002) - Information Security Officer

The Legislative Counsel Bureau of California has the following opening in its Legislative Data Center. The Legislative Counsel Bureau is a small civil service department whose mission is to provide legal services and information technology services to the California State Legislature. Bureau employees are excluded from collective bargaining and, therefore, receive enhanced benefits.

POSITION: INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER (3DP002) JOB LOCATION: SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA SALARY: $6,032 - $6,651
FINAL FILING DATE: MAY 23, 2003 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director and Chief Deputy Director of the LDC, the Information Security Officer acts as the manager of LDC Information Security Office. The manager plans, organizes and directs all activities associated with the information security and operational recovery program to support the business functions of the California State Legislature and Legislative Support Organizations. The LDC’s information security and operational recovery program is mission critical to the Legislature, where the consequence of error is greatest. Consults with high-ranking members of both houses and Legislative support organizations to ensure program budgets and program plans are understood and are consistent with the business objectives of the Legislature. Makes management presentations to high-ranking officials and visiting dignitaries from other Executive Branch agencies, other State Legislatures, and countries. Participates as a member of the LDC’s management team in the development of information security policies and other Data Center policies. The manager’s responsibilities have extreme impact on the business success of the Data Center.

Who May Apply: Applicants need not be a current or former State employee nor be on a State exam list to apply, but need to meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below. Since LDC is under a demonstration project for civil service hiring practices, candidates do not have to be on a State list in order to apply. LDC may use this selection process for up to one year to fill other vacancies, where job-related knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors are the same or substantially similar to this advertised position. Applications will be screened and interviews scheduled for those candidates possessing the best qualifications and experience. Subject to SROA/Surplus.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a standard state application and a resume to the Legislative Counsel Bureau Personnel Office, Attn: L. Snow, 925 L Street, Suite 900, Sacramento CA, 95814. Applications must be received in the Personnel Office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2003, or be postmarked by this date. Please include 3DP002 after the position title on your application and note how you heard about this position. Technical questions may be directed to Tracy Fong at (916) 445-4965. Questions regarding how to apply may be directed to Personnel at (916) 341-8330.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a security administrator, IT auditor, or network administrator, one (1) year of which shall have been in a managerial capacity as an Information Security Officer. Must have current professional certification through the Information Security Certification Program of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 Institute as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) or through the SANS Institute’s Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Program (copy of certificate requested with application/resume). Knowledge of information technology security trends, principles, policies, practices, protocols, and procedures sufficient to advise customers and staff in their use. Knowledge of network security methods such as encryption, firewalls, and virus scanners. Knowledge of modern computer forensic policies, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of physical security methods and techniques as applied to information and information systems. Knowledge of information systems change control process and procedures as related to information security. Knowledge of hardware and software involved in the design, operation and maintenance of a network. Knowledge of management processes and techniques related to Business Continuity Planning and Operational Recovery Planning. Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in public administration, including management, organization, planning, cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, and project management and evaluation. Ability to balance business needs with security controls to mitigate risk. Ability to act as an "expert witness" on matters related to information security. Ability to work effectively under stress within defined timeframes and/or in a state of emergency. Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and sound judgment concerning privacy issues. Good oral and written communication skills, including making effective presentations, to effectively communicate with management, staff, customers, contractors and vendors. Highly skilled in planning, organizing, directing and controlling to effectively utilize staff resources in completing work assignments and projects. Ability to think tactically and strategically to provide information technology solutions and services that meet the customers’ needs and fit into the IT architecture of the Data Center. Ability to work and get along with others, including customers, team members and peers, and managers to produce the assigned work products by due dates. Ability to create a service culture among organizational entities and staff to provide a high level of service to customers. Ability to establish good working relationships with other managers, customers, and vendors that culminates in successfully meeting customers’ expectations of products and services.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations concerning the proper acquisition, use, storage of intellectual property and data, as well as information security. Knowledge of state employee supervision, workforce development and training, personnel management, and safety and health policies. Knowledge of the Legislative environment and the related business processes. Knowledge of the LDC’s customers’ business and information technology needs to determine how the IT architecture of the Data Center can be utilized to service their needs.

SELECTION INFORMATION:
The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of race, color, creed, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. 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.

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OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
The Legislative Counsel Bureau reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

At the conclusion of a selection process, administered under the LCB demonstration project, the LCB reserves the right to establish a pool of eligibles comprised of the most qualified candidates who competed in the process. This pool may be used to fill subsequent vacancies which require substantially similar knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors. Such pools can be used for a period not to exceed one year from the final filing date of the original selection process.

Applications are available at State Personnel Board Offices, local offices of the Employment Development Department and the Legislative Counsel Bureau Personnel Office. The application form (Std. 678) is also available in several formats on the State Personnel Board's website at: http://www.spb.ca.gov/jobsrd.cfm

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE PROCESS. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin, you may file for this position. Possession of these qualifications does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Your performance in the selection process will be compared with the performance of all others who participate in this process, and does not guarantee an appointment to the position.

Interview Scope: If an interview is conducted, in addition to the minimum and desirable qualifications described on this bulletin, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits, and fitness. In appraising experience, more weight will be given to the breadth and recency of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate’s ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of experience. Evaluation of a candidate’s personal development will include consideration of a recognition of training needs; plans for self-development; and the progress made in efforts toward selfdevelopment. Received on Wed Apr 30 14:58:05 2003