INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-518490 Position #(s): 291-381-1415-001 Working Title: Network Architect Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III Salary: $9,507.00 - $12,740.00 # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Overview The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) collects revenue for state programs and requires IT professionals to support its technology services. The Technology Services Division (TSD) seeks a Network Architect to lead enterprise network design and operations. Responsibilities Act as the lead Network Architect for CDTFA, overseeing all aspects of the enterprise network. Provide guidance to and mentor other network and IT team members. Delegate responsibilities to other Network Administrators. Monitor network performance and ensure reliability and security. Qualifications Minimum 7–10 years of experience in networking, including expertise in public cloud networking (Azure and AWS), switching, routing, firewalls, and network topologies. Proven ability to design, implement, and manage enterprise networks. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Experience with network security best practices and policy compliance. Special Requirements Participation in E‑Verify and passing a background check and fingerprinting. Travel up to 10% of time, including occasional overnight lodging. Availability by phone and/or email as required. Consistent, predictable attendance. Benefits Reliable income, stable benefits, work‑life balance, paid holidays, and professional growth opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Tax and Fee Administration