INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The Employment Development Department's (EDD) Cybersecurity Division within the Information Technology Branch (ITB) is seeking a Cybersecurity and Fraud Technical Specialist to play an important role in the Cybersecurity Operations and Fraud Center. This technical position involves performing IT systems technical tasks to address security and fraud-related issues. Key responsibilities include cybersecurity infrastructure systems design, developing and implementing security systems solutions, configuring and managing Linux security systems, deploying cybersecurity infrastructure, and building security detection, prevention, and response tools such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. The technical role involves conducting security risk assessments, audits, and vulnerability testing, as well as leading cybersecurity investigations, forensic analysis, and incident response. Including drafting and maintaining technical documentation, and effectively communicate as technical project specialists. Strong technical skills in Linux enterprise infrastructure environments, cybersecurity tools, fraud detection, and the ability to mentor and guide technical teams are essential.

The Cybersecurity and Fraud Technical Specialist :

• Design, planning, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure Linux systems infrastructure for the Cybersecurity Operations and Fraud Center.
• Perform SIEM log source integration and ingestion from critical Linux and Windows systems to ensure full visibility enterprise wide.
• Develop automated monitoring and alerting tools to enhance visibility and response capabilities across the security infrastructure.
• Perform advanced security engineering tasks, including encryption, authentication, and access control implementations.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of the Linux infrastructure’s security posture and apply updates or patches as needed.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional teams enterprise wide to ensure that all deployed infrastructure components align with the organization's security objectives.
• Ensure all security systems and policies comply with federal, state, and industry regulations for cybersecurity and fraud prevention.

This position may be eligible for Telework under EDD's Telework Policy and is based at EDD's headquarters, located at 800 Capitol Mall, in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Employees are required to report to the headquarters as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are not covered by EDD and are the responsibility of the employee.

Position is located at EDD's headquarters office at 800 Capitol Mall,

Sacramento, California.

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Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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