Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Join the Covered California team!

Covered California is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) to collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in leading the organization’s information security strategy to safeguard the personal information of millions of Californians. In this critical leadership role, you will leverage your extensive experience and expertise to tackle complex challenges and implement effective security solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished, mission-driven professional to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CISO to lead strategic initiatives that protect Covered California’s IT infrastructure and sensitive information.
• Oversee the development and implementation of information security policies, compliance programs, and risk management strategies.
• Provide leadership to the Information Security team including coaching, mentoring, and managing team projects.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align security efforts with organizational goals.
• Manage the third-party risk management program to ensure internal and vendor compliance and mitigate risks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.

At Covered California, we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a variety of career fields that help make a difference in the lives of Californians, and we’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Learn more about why you should join the Information Technology Division .

This position is headquartered in Sacramento County at 1601 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. Travel expenses associated with commuting to the employee’s office headquarters location are not reimbursable, other than authorized transit subsidies.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please to access the exam bulletin.

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment . If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.

Covered California does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. In accordance with Government Code section 14200, only employees who reside in California are eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Covered California’s current telework policy. While Covered California supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Special Requirements

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically.  Where assistive tools may be used, responses within the SOQ should be your own original work. Applicants must write in their own words and avoid plagiarism.  Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification.

SOQ should be typed, in Arial 11 pt. font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to provide the SOQ will not be considered.

1. Please provide an overview of your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for the Deputy CISO position. Highlight specific projects or achievements that demonstrate your expertise.

2. Why are you interested in this position?

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, information security, information technology, or a closely related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of direct experience in an information security role, with at least 3 years in a leadership or peer-leadership capacity.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated deep understanding of information security across multiple domains, including governance, risk management, architecture, security frameworks, IT security controls and technologies, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk management.
• Certifications: At least one current and relevant security certification (e.g., C|CISO, CISA, CISM) preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California, please click below:

Pre-Employment Requirements

Background Check: All applicants shall be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation to disclose criminal records.

Incompatible Activities: To maintain our integrity and focus on serving Californians, Covered California adheres to unique conflict of interest restrictions on the outside employment and activities of its board members and staff. If you’re considering a role with us, it’s important to know at the time of your start:

• You must not be employed by or otherwise affiliated with health insurance carriers, other insurers, agents, brokers, health care professionals, health facilities, or health clinics, or trade associations of any of these entities. This also means that you must not hold an active license to sell health insurance in California.
• You must not hold an active license to sell health insurance in California.
• Health care professionals are welcome to join our team, provided you do not receive payment for professional services and do not hold ownership or financial interests in a health care practice.

Conflict of Interest: This position is also designated under Covered California’s Conflict of Interest Code. This means if you’re selected to join us, you’ll be required to disclose certain financial interests, including of a spouse, that could potentially interfere with your ability to perform your duties impartially and with the best interests of the public in mind. You may also be disqualified from participating in decisions that may affect those financial interests.  

Please email any questions or concerns you may have prior to accepting a final offer of employment to [email protected] .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions: A SOQ is required to apply. The SOQ will be used as a pre-interview screening tool. Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the prompt as stated below may not be considered.

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