Network Engineer

Job Description And Duties The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. 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 network 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. Serve as an engineer responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting FTB's enterprise network infrastructure Architect and maintain private, high-availability connectivity between remote offices and enterprise environments using technologies such dedicated Internet, private circuits and MPLS Design and support 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 data center environments using protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, DNS, and Implement and manage wire and wireless network services across campus and data center environments Participate in 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 network solutions Contribute to governance, documentation, audits, risk assessments, modernization strategies, and continuous improvement efforts that support FTB's infrastructure transformation goals To be successful in this opportunity, you should: Have hands-on expertise in enterprise and data center networks Excel at troubleshooting connectivity, routing, and security in enterprise and data center networks Be skilled in administering a secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures that support mission-critical services 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 (eRPA 2627-00008). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Position Details Job Code #: JC-525890 Position #: View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Network Engineer Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Desirable Qualifications Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise and datacenter network architectures across multivendor platforms Hands on expertise with network connectivity solutions such as internet, MPLS, or dedicated data circuits Understanding of enterprise routing, switching, VLAN design, and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP Experience designing and supporting firewall architecture, IDS/IPS solutions, and network security controls Proficiency with wire and wireless network architectures and standards Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi layer connectivity issues on enterprise and datacenter environments Experience contributing to or leading network modernization initiatives Documentation skills and experience supporting governance, compliance, risk assessments, and change management processes Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, security teams, vendors, and project stakeholders Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging network, and security technologies Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Classification and Hiring Unit View phone number on click.appcast.io Hiring Unit Contact: Rodrigo Munguia / IT Workforce View phone number on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Office View phone number on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Final Filing Date: 8/6/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr California Franchise Tax Board