GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

Job Posting: Cybersecurity Assistant

California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration

JC-533655

Cybersecurity Assistant

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,724.00 - $5,810.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

Why Join California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)?

At OTSI, your work directly improves the health and well-being of Californians. We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high-impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide.

We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value. Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve.

If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens!

The Cybersecurity Assistant supports the development of cybersecurity strategies and policies. This role involves the application of learnings from an advanced degree in information security, computer science, data science, applied mathematics or related studies to: assist in collecting and analyzing data from security assessments, incident response, and other open and closed sources; research, aggregate, summarize, and report on the information and associated insights; maintain documentation; and experiment with process automation. The Cybersecurity Assistant is expected to apply critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills in the delivery of work products to the ADCISO that contributes to the enhancement of the Agency's overall security posture.

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

Working Conditions

Telework:

This position is currently eligible for telework five days per week and is required to report in-person a minimum of one day per month. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the OTSI and is subject to operational needs.

Reporting Location:

Business travel may be required. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The OTSI office location for this position is: 2870 Gateway Oaks Drive Sacramento, CA 95833

Travel reimbursement considerations take into account an employee’s home address and designated reporting location and are subject to applicable policies, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must be a resident of California for employment

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-533655

Position #(s):

791-700-4872-901

Working Title:

Cybersecurity Assistant

Classification:

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,724.00 - $4,141.00 A

$4,021.00 - $4,471.00 B

$4,167.00 - $4,679.00 C

$4,340.00 - $4,873.00 D

$4,539.00 - $5,091.00 E

$4,734.00 - $5,299.00 F

$5,139.00 - $5,810.00 G

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Student Assistant

Department Information

Visit our website: Office of Technology and Solutions Integration | Home page

The CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan provides more information about us including our strategic goals and priorities.

Special Requirements

Must be a college student enrolled in classes during the regular term at an accredited college or university and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

Note: Sealed official transcripts are required if selected for this position.

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: 10/15/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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:

California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration

N/A

Attn: Human Resources Division: JC 533655

2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150

Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration

N/A

Human Resources Division: JC 533655

2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150

Sacramento, CA 95833

Monday-Friday

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions below.

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.

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:

1. Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and graphical forms

2. Ability to organize and draft quality work products in a consistent, timely manner

3. Ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, concepts, and apply the learnings correctly

4. Ability to think critically and suggest alternative solutions

5. Ability to think systematically and suggest scalable solutions

6. Knowledge of information technology, enterprise cybersecurity technologies and tools

7. Knowledge of diverse subdomains in information security and cybersecurity (e.g., risk and compliance analysis, technical security assessment, network and endpoint defense, digital forensics, cybersecurity incident response, vulnerability scanning, etc.)

8. Knowledge of data collection and analysis tools and techniques

9. Knowledge of procedures documentation and scripting (automation) languages

10. Knowledge of statistical analysis

Benefits

OTSI is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Ongoing professional development and engagement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Parking!

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Celia Ramirez

(916) 263-1837

[email protected]

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:

Nicole Antonopoulos, EEO Officer

(916) 263-0729

[email protected]

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.

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

When responding to the supplemental questionnaire, applicants must follow these below instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification from this exam/hiring process.:

• Responses must be typewritten on 8 1/2" x 11" paper using font no smaller than size 11 and no longer than 1 page.
• Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise.
• Responses to the questions should be easily identified (e.g. by numbering the response to the corresponding question, or repeating the prompt in response).

1. Please provide a list of most relevant courses completed, and professional certifications you obtained, within the last five years that validate your knowledge and skills.

2. Please tell us about your current academic goals and your expected timeline on achieving these goals.

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.