Under the general direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the department's Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure. The incumbent acts as a multi-faceted engineer ensuring high availability, security, and reliability across hybrid environments by leveraging automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Primary focus areas include cloud security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), site reliability (SRE), and disaster recovery (DR) in compliance with State of California policies.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Information Technology Specialist I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
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This position is located at: 2180 Harvard Street, Suite 160, Sacramento, CA 95815.
The Information Technology Specialist I will work in an open-spaced, partitioned office environment, climate-controlled, office building under natural and artificial light in Sacramento, CA. The job involves substantial computer work, including document creation, research, email correspondence, and other related tasks. Currently, DIR has a hybrid telework schedule with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The work schedule is subject to change based on official state guidance and executive orders. The incumbent will be a participant in meetings in both physical and virtual locations. E.g. conference rooms and offices, and WebEx and Zoom teleconferences. Occasional travel is required for meetings or training classes. As part of DIR's policy to maintain a healthy work environment, all employees should be aware that they may be required to wear masks while working in the office to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship or employment-based green card processing support.Please include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that answers the following questions below. Your response should be typed in Arial 12 point font single spaced and no more than two pages in length. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ and failure to follow the instructions may result in disqualification.
1. Describe your experience using Terraform or similar tools to automate the provisioning of cloud resources (VPCs, projects, accounts) for application teams. Explain how you use automation to manage resource lifecycles and reduce manual errors.
2. Describe your experience configuring Identity and Access Management (IAM), including RBAC, SSO, and MFA in a Cloud Platform.
3. Explain your experience designing architecture to meet specific RTO/RPO and SLA requirements. Provide examples of how you have implemented logging, monitoring, and application-level failover mechanisms to ensure high availability.
4. Describe how your professional experience makes you a good candidate for this position.
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:
The Information Technology Specialist I shall: Maintain a high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality; use sound professional judgment, exercise initiative, and objective action. Consistently behave in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Communicate clearly, simply, and effectively. Work cooperatively with all levels of OIS management and staff, other government agencies, and stakeholders to provide the highest level of service possible in person, by phone or email. Develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to department/division, directives, policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, leave, and conduct and must be regularly available and willing to work the hours the Department determines are necessary to meet its business needs. Maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such a level as is determined at the Department's sole discretion. Perform all work in accordance with DIR-OIS Compliance Policy and Procedure Directives and Memoranda.
The incumbent shall keep up to date with emerging trends and best practices in the technology and communications industries and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's IT strategy and implementation.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Paid sick and vacation.Retirement.
Health, dental and vision.
Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.
If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.
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Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
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