Application Security Specialist

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Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, Application Security Unit, the incumbent reviews application/system architecture, configuration, and changes to ensure that they are in compliance with information security policies and procedures. The incumbent ' s efforts contribute to the safeguarding of taxpayer and employee information. This position performs functions that fall within the Information Technology domain of Information Security Engineering.

Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2526-00906 and 2526-00916).

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522945

Position #(s):

564-184-1402-XXX

Working Title:

Application Security Specialist

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

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

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Working knowledge of web servers, web applications, and multi-tier application design
• Experience working with application vulnerability scanners and penetration tools
• Ability to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical & non-technical staff
• Familiarity with web application security flaws such as those documented in the OWASP Top 10
• Experience with application development and system development life cycle
• Experience leading large enterprise projects requiring ability to educate and mentor members of project team
• Experience preparing reports to management related to progress of activities.
• Ability to perform information systems assessments to verify policy compliance and security standards are in place.
• Experience recommending strategies for re-engineering information systems
• Experience with app security policies and standards
• Experience with secure coding and development best practices
• Experience developing N Tier applications

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

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

(916) 845-3608

Hiring Unit Contact:

Paul Ramacciotti

(916) 845-6917

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:

EEO Office

(916) 845-2860

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.

Final Filing Date: 7/22/2026