Chief Information Security Officer

Job Description and Duties

A resume and statement of qualifications is required.

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is seeking to fill its Chief Information Security Officer position.

Under the general direction of the General Counsel, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides leadership, management direction and policy guidance to CalSTRS Information Security Office. The incumbent plans, organizes and directs activities associated with the following enterprise-wide information security programs: Defense & Monitoring, Audits & eDiscovery, Governance & Compliance, Security Awareness, Architecture & Data, and Investigations & Response. The CISO develops, implements, and maintains enterprise policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for information security management to ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and privacy of CalSTRS information assets. The incumbent serves as an expert policy advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Staff, the Teachers’ Retirement Board (TRB) and its Audits & Risk Management (ARM) Committee related to these responsibilities.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive recognition opportunity of up to 15 percent of annual base salary. Relocation benefits may be available.

Telework Information: CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions with staff working on-site at our Headquarters in West Sacramento 2 days per week.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-456190

Position #(s):

815-106-7500-001

Working Title:

Chief Information Security Officer

Classification:

C. E. A.

$11,778.00 – $20,748.00 B

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Yolo County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment – Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

CalSTRS: Securing the financial future and sustaining the trust of California’s educators

CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, providing retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s more than 1 million public school educators and their families. Named as one of the best places to work in money management eight times by Pensions & Investments magazine, we are a world-class financial services institution with a commitment to sustainability and wellness.

Our two U.S. Green Building LEED Platinum-certified headquarters buildings in West Sacramento, California, feature sustainable construction, abundant natural lighting, an organic garden, sustainable beekeeping and ergonomic functionally designed workspaces. We offer a variety of on-site amenities to our team members, including two full-service cafés, two free fitness centers, a bicycle rental library and a child care center with a covered playground. Team members enjoy walks along the Sacramento River and nearby seasonal farmers markets.

In addition to our state-of-the-art amenities, we offer thriving wellness and sustainability programs, an award-winning employee recognition program, and ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work hours and hybrid work options. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members thrive.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career and are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, expertise and wellness are valued, we encourage you to find out more about our many career options at CalSTRS.com/about-CalSTRS.

Department Website: http://www.calstrs.com/careers

Special Requirements

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education, credit and check driving records.

The position may be subject to the disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, pursuant to the CalSTRS Conflict of Interest Code and the Political Reform Act. 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/8/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Teachers’ Retirement System

N/A

Attn: Recruitment

P.O. Box 15275, MS 31

Sacramento, CA95851-0275

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Teachers’ Retirement System

Primary Exam Contact

Recruitment

100 Waterfront Place

West Sacramento, CA95605

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 – A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A – Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B – Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C – Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

• Experience overseeing and managing an Information Security Office program.
• Senior leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse and broad range of staff.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain enterprise policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to implement strategies that mitigate risks and align with organization objectives.
• Ability to manage monthly and annual reports and present to the board, staff, management and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing operating budgets and financial resources.
• Ability to anticipate industry shifts and identify innovative opportunities to enhance Information Security Office program performance.
• Ability to complete and oversee staff completion of regular training to maintain and sharpen necessary skills and institute and refine best practices to track current threats and trends and anticipate potential threats.
• Experience ensuring programs and policies meet requirements of authoritative and regulatory bodies.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information security strategies and concepts clearly to stakeholders, including the board and executive staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and respond to auditors.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships in a highly visible role.
• Ability to maintain the organization’s reputation as a partner of choice.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and transparency in all decisions and interactions.

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of an evaluation of the candidate’s application, resume and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by a designated screening committee. The screening committee will use predetermined evaluation criteria derived from the knowledge, skills and abilities, and desirable qualifications listed on this announcement. Candidates should ensure they are thorough when describing their experience relative to the areas described. 

The SOQ may also serve as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The SOQ may be the only basis for the candidate’s final score and rank on the eligible list. Candidates will be ranked competitively, and each candidate will be notified in writing of their examination results.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department 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.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

Learn about all of the benefits of being a CalSTRS employee by visiting CalSTRS.com/Careers and clicking on the About Us tab.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:http://www.calstrs.com/careers

Human Resources Contact:

Christina Watson

(916) 414-4994

TWatson@CalSTRS.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

(916) 414-4933

EEOMailbox@CalSTRS.com

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

In addition to the required documentation, a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. The SOQ must specifically address your education and experience as it relates to each item below. The SOQ must not exceed four pages, single-sided and double-spaced with 12 point arial font. Failure to follow this format and the “Application Instructions” above may result in disqualification.

The SOQ serves as the examination for this position. Please make sure your answers are as detailed as possible, including relevant examples and dates of employment.

1. Experience at the executive or senior leadership level overseeing information security. Including responsibilities for policy development, program administration, and knowledge of major information security policies, operational challenges, and systems used to safeguard information against internal and external threats.

2. Experience at the executive or senior leadership level developing and overseeing information security management systems and metrics to track progress, measure outcomes, and validate the effectiveness of cybersecurity initiatives and mitigation activities.

3. Experience at the executive or senior leadership level effectively communicating and presenting information to diverse audiences, such as boards, committees, executive management, or similar governing bodies. Including the ability to coordinate with legal professionals and external entities to achieve organizational goals.

4. Experience at the executive or senior leadership level leading information security initiatives that support organizational innovation while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organization risk tolerance. Including ways you partner with others across an organization to navigate the challenges of implementing innovate, secure, compliant solutions in a rapidly changing environment.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please provide the following information on your application: Position: 815-106-7500-001 and Job Control: 456190.
• Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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