Information Security Officer for CalSAWS

Job Description:

Information Security Officer for CalSAWS

Description

Position Description

Are you an experienced cybersecurity leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated enterprise environments? Do you have the technical expertise and governance experience to operationalize enterprise security strategy, oversee compliance programs, and coordinate security risk management across large-scale public systems? Are you ready to help protect one of the largest human services technology ecosystems in the nation?

If so, CalSAWS invites you to apply today to join our team as the next Information Security Officer!

Position Information

Under the general direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Information Security Officer (ISO) is responsible for operationalizing and managing the CalSAWS Information Security Program. The ISO translates enterprise security strategy into actionable controls, governance processes, operational oversight routines, measurable program outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.

This role leads security governance, operational risk management, audit coordination, security compliance activities, security architecture reviews, incident response coordination, and vendor security oversight across the CalSAWS environment.

The incumbent partners closely with the Security & Operations Manager, Privacy Officer, counties, vendors, and leadership teams to ensure security and privacy controls are effectively implemented and maintained in alignment with state and federal expectations.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have strong experience operationalizing enterprise security strategy into mature governance and compliance programs
• Bring hands-on expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), audit coordination, and security program oversight
• Possess working knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and SOC 2 Type 2
• Demonstrate experience supporting cloud infrastructure environments such as AWS
• Be skilled in security architecture concepts, IAM principles, encryption, logging, monitoring, and vendor risk management
• Have strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, counties, vendors, auditors, and technical teams
• Thrive in complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
• Preferably possess industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP
• Be motivated by protecting sensitive systems and data supporting millions of Californians

All positions may be subject to some short-term travel in order to conduct project business with the State and counties. The CalSAWS project office is currently located in Gold River, California.

Who is CalSAWS?

The California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) is the largest county-based human services system in the nation. In June 2019, all 58 California counties formed the CalSAWS Consortium as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to govern system operations and represent the collective interests of every county.

As of October 2023, CalSAWS successfully unified all counties into a single statewide system. CalSAWS is now in its Maintenance and Operations (M&O) phase, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient system functionality for millions of Californians.

This role represents a critical opportunity to improve enterprise alignment upstream of delivery, helping CalSAWS reduce downstream friction, improve coordination, and support more cohesive customer and workforce experiences statewide.

Examples of Duties

Link to full job description here.

Typical Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in information security, including risk management, compliance, or security program administration.
• Two (2) years of program leadership, governance, or supervisory experience.

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS and SALARY INFORMATION:

SALARY: $10,410.21 - $16,527.78 monthly depending on experience

For information on benefits through RGS employment - https://rgsjpa.org/rgs-employees-assigned-to-calsaws/

EMPLOYMENT: For candidates employed with a county in California who are not able to support a staff member on the CalSAWS project, the CalSAWS Consortium contracts with Regional Government Services (RGS) to provide staff for the consortium. The employee hried from this recruitment and selection process are expected to work for the CalSAWS Consortium through the contract with Regional Government Services (RGS), who provides staff for the consortium.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Ready to take the next step? Email [email protected] to join CalSAWS and be part of shaping the future of statewide technology and security!

Application Deadline - June 19, 2026

To apply email [email protected] and attach your resume.

All submissions will be reviewed by CalSAWS, with interviews scheduled for the most qualified candidates.

CalSAWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$124,922.52 - $198,333.36 Annually