INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Cloud Network Engineer

If you're passionate about designing and supporting networks and want to make a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of FTB's infrastructure. You'll tackle challenging engineering problems, work with leading-edge cloud technologies, and contribute to services that directly benefit millions of Californians. If you're looking for a role where your expertise truly matters, we encourage you to apply.

As the Cloud Network Engineer, you will:

• Serve as a senior engineer responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting FTB's cloud and hybrid enterprise network infrastructure
• Architect and maintain private, high-availability connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments using technologies such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and dedicated point-to-point or Ethernet private line circuits
• Design and support cloud and on-premises firewall architectures, IDS/IPS solutions, and network security controls that ensure compliance, resiliency, and protection of mission-critical systems
• Implement and manage routing, switching, load balancing, and virtual network services across cloud and data center environments using protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, DNS, and
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code artifacts using tools like Bicep, CloudFormation, or Terraform to standardize and automate network deployments
• Lead complex engineering initiatives, perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and ensure operational stability for both cloud and traditional network services
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, security teams, project partners, and vendors to design modern, cost-optimized, and scalable cloud network solutions
• Contribute to governance, documentation, audits, risk assessments, modernization strategies, and continuous improvement efforts that support FTB's cloud and infrastructure transformation goals

To be successful in this opportunity, you should:

• Have strong, hands-on expertise in cloud, hybrid, and enterprise network engineering
• Excel at troubleshooting complex connectivity, routing, and security issues across cloud and on-premises environments
• Be skilled in designing secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures that support mission-critical services
• Be comfortable using Infrastructure-as-Code and automation to standardize and optimize network deployments
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, security teams, vendors, and project partners
• Adapt quickly to evolving technologies and maintain a continuous learning mindset
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering reliable, secure, and cost-efficient services for the department and the public

Additional positions may become available.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.