Enterprise Security Incident Response & Threat Intelligence Manager

State Compensation Insurance Fund is seeking a strategic and technically experienced leader to drive our incident Response and Threat Intelligence function, protecting our organization from evolving cyber threats while strengthening our overall security posture., As State Fund continues to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities, we are looking for an experienced manager to lead critical incident responses and threat intelligence efforts. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone ready to shape how the organization anticipates, detects, and responds to risk across the enterprise.

Under the direction of the Enterprise Security senior leadership, this role provides both strategic direction and operational leadership across incident response, threat intelligence, and security awareness program, ensuring enterprise readiness., The Incident Response and Threat Intelligence Manager will:

• Lead and develop the enterprise incident response function, driving strategy, governance, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the full incident response lifecycle and ensure its effectiveness to mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement program roadmaps while strengthening security awareness initiatives to support organizational readiness
• Provide leadership and oversight across Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Security Awareness functions, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Build, mentor, and develop a high performing cybersecurity team, promoting accountability and innovation
• Deliver clear, executive-level insights on security posture, incidents, and emerging risks, Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers’ compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance. Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

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Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 9/23/2026

Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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, * Demonstrated leadership experience managing cybersecurity teams and programs in dynamic operational environment

• Deep expertise in cyber security and threat intelligence framework (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model)
• Experience operating at the enterprise level with evolving security challenges
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with senior leadership and executive audiences

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, C

  TIA, CTIA, GCTI, GCIH) preferred

• Critical reasoning, problem solving, and project management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders
• Experience with security policy, compliance, and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800 series, PCI, ISO 27001/27002)
• Working experience of emergent cyber security risks, trends, and technologies

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

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State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.