Do you have experience implementing, auditing, evaluating, and managing an Information Security Management System? Are you interested in the opportunity to develop and lead Information Security team members?

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of a Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISO)!

If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team!

People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we:

We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too.
Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
Recognize individual and team contributions
Support the importance of work-life balance
Invest in the professional development of our team members
Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

About Us:

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation.

In fiscal year 2022-23, the California Lottery generated sales of approximately $9.2 billion with over $2.2 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot.

Job Description and Duties:

The California State Lottery (Lottery) is looking for a talented Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) to execute the role of Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISO). The CISO is responsible for providing oversight and participates in the planning, developing, and managing efforts of Information Security and Data Privacy duties for the Lottery.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento HQ and is eligible for either a remote-based or office-based telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as needed. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires employee residence in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

This position requires a current Information Technology Manager I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

Working Conditions:

Schedule: 8:00AM to 5:00PM PST (After hours may be needed to ensure the delivery of project related duties for the California State Lottery).
Minimal: On demand travel may be required to facilitate / participate in project related activities.
Other: The Incumbent must maintain an expert level understanding of best practices related to Information Security and Privacy. The incumbent will work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and mission critical deliverables.

Desirable Qualifications

Based on the duty statement and the desirable qualifications for this position, tell us about your relevant background related to this position. What do you believe qualifies you tor this position? What value do you believe you will bring to our organization?
What are the key components of an effective Information Privacy & Security program? What Key Performance Indicators or metrics do you use to measure its effectiveness?
Tell us about a time when you received criticism from your manager that you did not agree with. How did you react to that criticism and what did you do? Similarly, describe a time when you disagreed with your management. What was the reason for the disagreement? How did you handle it?
As an Information Security & Privacy Officer, you'll be responsible for staying up to date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities. How do you stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the field of information security?
Describe a situation in which you identified a problem and evaluated the alternatives to make a recommendation or decision. What were the circumstances that led up to the situation? What steps did you take to generate and evaluate alternatives? What assumptions and constraints did you have? What was the outcome?
Describe your experience in managing the development and implementation of Information Privacy & Security policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
The Lottery has recently experienced a data breach that compromised sensitive customer information. How would you work with your team to investigate the incident, identify the root cause, and take steps to prevent similar breaches from occurring in the future?
The Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to security. How would you approach fostering effective cross-functional relationships and promoting a culture of security throughout the Lottery?
Tell us about a time, if any, you experienced reluctance on the part of some members of higher management with regard to a security or regulatory issue. How did you/would go about gaining support for your expert opinions, who did you speak with, and what was the outcome? How do you approach balancing security with the needs of the business and its users? How do you integrate security into the organization’s overall business strategy?
Describe your approach in developing, inspiring, and managing a team to ensure they can meet current / future workload and needs of your stakeholders.

Important Note: A Resume and Statement of Qualifications must be submitted with your application package in order to be considered.

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