INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse is looking for an Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II – this is an opportunity highly qualified applicants should not miss.

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager (ITM) I, the ITS II demonstrates leadership and ingenuity in the Information Security Engineering domain, serving as a subject matter expert and skilled practitioner of advanced digital investigations and forensic examinations. The incumbent serves as a member of a team of non-sworn Digital Forensic Investigators providing digital investigative and forensic services to attorneys and law enforcement officers. Focuses may include digital forensics, big data, cloud, Internet of Things, electronic information systems, and social media forensics. The position performs a variety of technical tasks in connection with the collection and analysis of the most complex electronic information processing systems in support of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Digital Forensic Investigations (DFI). The DFI is primarily responsible for conducting advanced-level forensic examination, analysis, reconstruction of computing environments, and research specific to the collection and preservation of digital evidence in a forensically sound manner. The ITS II identifies documents, collects, processes, presents, and preserves evidence in criminal and civil investigations, pre-litigation, and litigation matters. Examples of digital evidence and electronic media include, but are not limited to: computer hard drives, external/thumb drives, servers, cellular phones, network devices, information systems, and any other devices or media that store and/or process digital information. The ITS II acts as part of a team of law enforcement personnel.

The ITS II must exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and confidentiality during the performance of critical and routine assignments and will provide technical expertise and project management on a wide variety of complex information technology (IT) solutions. The ITS II serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and demonstrates a high level of knowledge as it pertains to digital forensic analysis; forensic best practices; data storage and management and information security, as it relates to ensuring the integrity of the forensic process. The incumbent will make optimal recommendations for management’s consideration in order to establish or improve organizational wide policies and procedures. Other duties will include but are not limited to: preparing standard forensic reports; maintaining files, peer review of casework and appearing in court in order to provide expert testimony as a SME or witness. This position requires a high level of confidentiality as information that the ITS II will have access to may be very private, privileged, or sensitive in nature. Planned and short-notice In-State and occasional Out-of-State travel is required.

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

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

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.