Information Technology Specialist Iii

Overview

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Department: Department of Transportation

Job Code: JC-496626

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Salary: $9,507.00 - $12,740.00 per Month

New to State employees: Hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/20/2026

Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Title: Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Division/Domain: Security Services Division — Information Security Engineering

Note: This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied, your application is on file and you do not need to re-apply.

• Serve as a prime technical security architect within the Security Services Division, under the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) and Caltrans leadership, focusing on network security operations, technology and cloud architecture security design and services.
• Develop enterprise security standards to secure the enterprise network and cloud services architectures; provide direction and recommendations to respond to business and technical requirements.
• Provide leadership and expertise for security architecture of the enterprise network and cloud technology; oversee technical design and support for the Cal-ITP system and other Caltrans security systems; configure and operate firewalls, IPS, URL filtering, remote access, and security monitoring/logging equipment.
• Lead design, implementation, and deployment of network, applications, system resources, NAC, OT, and IoT security architectures; advise on strategic design decisions.
• Collaborate with CIM, Traffic Operations, and TMCs to enhance security controls and posture; oversee operational and maintenance duties of security resources.
• Guide IT professionals to securely design and integrate systems; provide expert guidance to improve Caltrans’ security posture and remediate identified risks and vulnerabilities to protect data per PCI DSS and other privacy requirements.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Examination Information: Evaluation of experience and education (E&E) against the class specification. Applicants must complete the State application accurately and fully.

Education Substitution: A master’s or doctorate may substitute for up to four years of general IT experience; a bachelor’s for up to three years; an associate’s for one year. When using education to meet qualifications, include 15 semester units (22.5 quarter units) in IT or related coursework.

How to Apply & Required Documents: Submit complete application packages by the Final Filing Date. Applications may be submitted electronically via Cal Careers or in hard copy to the MSP address provided in the ad. Include STD 678 (or Cal Careers electronic application), resume (optional), and Statement of Qualifications (PM-0504) with detailed examples addressing each SOQ question.

SOQ Requirements: The SOQ must address the following questions and be submitted on PM-0504. Responses are scored individually. Include professional experience, education, and certifications (e.g., CISSP). Limitations on PM-0504 form apply (2000 characters per box).

• Describe experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture, including frameworks/tools used, and how designs met business needs, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Provide examples of integrating cybersecurity controls into enterprise-scale systems with sensitive or regulated data; collaboration with data owners, legal/compliance, or third parties for security measures.
• Describe integrating cybersecurity into public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP); security controls and architectures used to protect data and identity management.
• List professional experience for questions 1–3 (titles, duration, roles) and any relevant education or certifications (e.g., CISSP).

In addition to minimum qualifications, these factors will be used for competitive evaluation:

• Knowledge of technology development and application in…