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Chief Information Security Officer — State of California

California Department of Technology

Sacramento, CA / Hybrid $220K–$280K Posted July 28, 2026

ROLE OVERVIEW

The State of California is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead cybersecurity for the nation's largest state government, serving 40 million residents. The California CISO will oversee security for 150+ state agencies, protect critical infrastructure, and lead California's whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead cybersecurity strategy for 150+ California state agencies and departments
Oversee California's whole-of-state cybersecurity program including local government partnerships
Manage California's Security Operations Center (Cal-CSOC) and incident response capabilities
Lead state compliance with CISA directives, NIST frameworks, and California privacy laws (CCPA)
Partner with Governor's Office on cybersecurity policy and critical infrastructure protection
Represent California in multi-state cybersecurity initiatives and federal partnerships

REQUIREMENTS

10+ years of cybersecurity leadership with government or public sector experience preferred
Experience managing large-scale security programs across complex organizational environments
Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FISMA, and state government security requirements
Strong policy and regulatory background with legislative engagement experience
Prior CISO or senior security leadership at a state, federal, or large municipal government
CISSP or equivalent certification required
GovernmentPublic SectorState GovernmentCritical InfrastructureCCPAWhole-of-State

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ROLE DETAILS

Company
California Department of Technology
Location
Sacramento, CA / Hybrid
Type
Full-Time
Compensation
$220K–$280K
Level
C-Suite
Category
CISO
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