INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Job Title: Senior System Administrator Job Code: JC-509620 Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Salary Range: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per annum Number of Positions: 2 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Key Responsibilities and Technical Focus Areas Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administration – Administer, secure, and optimize RHEL-based systems supporting enterprise workloads. Utilize Red Hat IdM/IPA, Satellite, and Insights for identity management, lifecycle automation, compliance enforcement, system analytics, and proactive remediation. Ensure systems are stable, secure, and aligned with departmental operational needs. Automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) – Design and implement automation solutions that streamline provisioning, configuration, patching, and hardening of RHEL systems. Develop and maintain IaC workflows using Ansible, Terraform, and related tools to create repeatable, scalable, and secure processes that reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency. Operations, Modernization, and Cloud Integration – Support modernization initiatives across hybrid environments, including orchestration, resource optimization, and long-term architecture improvements. Perform advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system health monitoring. Manage backup and recovery operations using tools such as CommVault to ensure high availability and data resiliency. Special Requirements Background investigation clearance required prior to hire. Fingerprint/Criminal record clearance required before hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr