Cybersecurity Integration Center Commander

Now Hiring: Cal OES, California Cybersecurity Integration Center Commander

This is a gubernatorial appointee position.

Annual Salary Range - $154,860 - $172,488

Join the executive leadership team of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

(Cal OES) – the nation's premier state-level emergency management and homeland security agency charged with protecting the people of California from all threats and hazards. Cal OES employs over 2,100 dedicated professionals who achieve the office's mission to plan and prepare, respond and recover, and reduce risk from disasters and emergencies to protect lives and property, build capabilities, and support California's communities.

Description

The California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) Commander is a senior executive leader within Cal OES's Homeland Security Division. This position holds statewide responsibility for overseeing the operations of Cal-CSIC, California's multi-agency hub for cybersecurity coordination, incident response, and threat intelligence sharing.

Strategic Leadership

• Leads the development and implementation of statewide cybersecurity policies, strategies, and programs to enhance California's cyber resilience and incident response capabilities.
• Defines the organizational structure and operational mission of Cal-CSIC to ensure alignment with state and federal cybersecurity initiatives and emergency response frameworks.
• Collaborates closely with the Deputy Director for Homeland Security and other senior leaders to integrate cybersecurity efforts across government and private sectors.

Operational Management

• Directs Cal-CSIC teams in executing cyber threat detection, incident response, intelligence analysis, and information sharing across local, state, tribal, federal, and private sector partners.
• Oversees the resolution of operational and policy challenges across jurisdictions to maintain seamless coordination of cybersecurity activities statewide.
• Works with the State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) Commander to deploy advanced technologies for cyber threat intelligence processing and automated sharing.

Cybersecurity Response Leadership

• Serves as the state's principal liaison for cybersecurity incident coordination, supporting public safety entities, utilities, academic institutions, law enforcement, and private sector stakeholders.
• Represents Cal-CSIC in high-level interagency forums, advancing California's cybersecurity posture and response strategies.
• Ensures ongoing situational awareness and directs priority actions to reduce the impact of cyber threats to critical infrastructure and state systems.

Executive Responsibilities

• Assumes leadership continuity responsibility in the absence of the Deputy Director, maintaining division operations during critical and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrates strong judgement, adaptability, and communication skills in complex and dynamic cybersecurity environments.

Key Competencies and Attributes/Management Style

• Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Demonstrates political awareness, professionalism, and integrity in high-level interactions.
• Embraces a collaborative leadership approach that fosters teamwork, accountability, and innovation.
• Communicates with clarity and composure in complex or dynamic operational environments.
• Proven ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and lead multi-disciplinary teams across diverse public and private organizations.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, and emergency management.
• Displays adaptability and open-mindedness in managing dynamic relationships and emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and an equitable workplace culture.
• Holds or is eligible for SECRET clearance with preference for TOP SECRET and SCI eligibility.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• CalPERS-managed pension plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Savings Plus Program with 401(k) and 457 retirement savings options
• Professional development and emergency management certification opportunities
• Access to statewide training programs supporting leadership growth and technical knowledge

As the California Cybersecurity Integration Center Commander, you will serve as the principal leader responsible for multi-agency coordination and statewide cybersecurity operations. You will collaborate extensively with state, local, tribal, federal, nongovernmental, and private sector partners to enhance California's cybersecurity posture. This role requires guiding and mentoring cybersecurity teams, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring coordinated response to evolving cyber threats that impact public safety, infrastructure, and the economy.