Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Description and Duties

The Cloud DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, automating, and securing cloud-based applications and infrastructure to ensure the delivery of highly available, scalable, and reliable systems. This role integrates software development, cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline management, monitoring, and security to streamline application deployment and improve overall operational efficiency. The engineer supports the full application lifecycle, collaborating with development teams to plan architectures, write and maintain code, implement testing practices, and document designs to ensure long-term maintainability.

A key focus of the position is building and managing cloud environments using industry-standard tools and infrastructure-as-code methodologies. The engineer deploys secure and resilient cloud architectures, optimizes performance and resource utilization, and automates operational processes to reduce manual intervention and risk. Through strong DevOps practices, the engineer maintains CI/CD pipelines, supports containerized and microservices-based systems, and ensures consistent, reliable delivery workflows.

Reliability, security, and compliance are central to the role. The Cloud DevOps Engineer monitors system health, troubleshoots issues, participates in incident response, and contributes to disaster recovery planning. The engineer applies cloud security best practices, manages identity and access controls, addresses vulnerabilities, and supports regulatory requirements.

Through ongoing collaboration, documentation, and evaluation of emerging technologies, the Cloud DevOps Engineer drives continuous improvement and helps build a robust, future-ready cloud environment aligned with organizational goals.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(532118) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• Three or more years of experience as a .NET / C# software engineer
• Three or more years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure and DevOps environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience with Git-based source control platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience supporting healthcare, financial, or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted data platforms, analytics solutions, or enterprise applications.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

A summary labeled “Statement of Qualifications” not to exceed one page per question. Statement of Qualifications should be submitted in typed 12 point font. (Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications)

Questions:

In your SOQ, please provide responses to the following questions:

1. Describe your experience as a .NET / C# software engineer.
2. Describe your experience designing, deploying, or maintaining cloud infrastructure.
3. Discuss your experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines or deployment automation. Discuss the tools, scripting languages (such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and techniques you used to improve system reliability and delivery efficiency.
4. Discuss your experience implementing cloud security best practices, managing IAM controls, addressing vulnerabilities, or supporting compliance requirements. Explain how you ensure secure configurations in a cloud environment.

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting . Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .