IT Specialist I

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Manger I (ITM I), the incumbent provides technical and administrative services for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Enterprise-level storage, backup, Storage Area Network (SAN) and cloud tenant implementations. The incumbent works independently as a high-level technical specialist on larger and more complex projects related to enterprise storage (block, object, and NAS), backup and SAN solutions. The incumbent works with other DOJ service areas and customers to help with the analysis of product specifications and business and technical requirements to participate in the development and implementation of enterprise-level storage, backup, and SAN infrastructure at DOJ. This includes the installation, configuration, maintenance, problem resolution and troubleshooting of infrastructure for DOJ. The incumbent supports the DOJ Cloud Infrastructure Support Team (CIST) to help setup, manage, and monitor Cloud tenants and storage for DOJ teams and customers as needed.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.


This position is eligible for telework, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-529571


Position #(s):
420-879-1402-901

Working Title:
IT Specialist I


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:
1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time


Work Shift:
8:00 - 4:30


Work Week:
Monday - Friday


Department Information This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Technology Support Bureau, Strategic Transport & Technology Services Branch, Storage Administration & Cloud Infrastructure Support Unit, Storage Administration Team.


Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.


For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at


Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 484. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.


Find the Alternate Range Criteria here: State HR Professionals - CalHR


ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 484


Established 1/31/18, Pay Letters 18-04 and 18-05


Range A. This range shall apply to persons who do not meet the criteria for Range B or Range C.


Range B. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed two years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.


Range C. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed four years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.:


When the requirements for the criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676. Upon movement to Range C, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.674 shall apply.


Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR


Special Requirements
The Department of Justice does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.


A fingerprint check is required.


Clearly indicate JC - 529571 in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your State Application.


If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.


Applying electronically is highly encouraged.


A background check is required (if applicable).

• This is a 12 month limited term position, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become a permanent position based upon operational needs.


Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
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 CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of Justice
Mail in-CJIS Divisions
Attn: Alyssa Davis JC-529571
PO Box 160608


Sacramento , CA 95816-0608


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Justice
Drop off- CJIS Divisions
Alyssa Davis JC-529571
4949 Broadway


Sacramento , CA 95820


08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meets the evaluation criteria and qualifies them for the position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below to complete the requirements.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


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:

• Perform high-level technical tasks in engineering and support of the following disciplines within the Strategic Transport & Technology Services Branch lines of business and serve as a high-level technical specialist in:
• Block and NAS Enterprise level storage (on-premises), backup (on-premises), and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) switches.
• Collaborating with other DOJ teams to help implement Storage, backup, and SAN solutions for various DOJ projects.
• Managing, modifying, installing, testing, and maintaining all DOJ backup and SAN related hardware and software.
• Helping to implement data recovery solutions for 24x7 management and support of DOJ's backup, SAN and Disaster Recovery (DR) systems and associated recovery plans.
• Managing, administering, provisioning, and configuring SAN, Backups, and storage infrastructure.
• Performing backups and restores.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting and fixing technical issues as they arise for the department.
• Monitoring and tuning SAN, storage, and backup performance and operations to ensure that they are meeting DOJ standards and expectations.
• Administering, monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting cloud tenant solutions.
• Providing consulting and assistance on some of the department's technical projects.
• Documenting processes and ad hoc reporting.
• Act with high-level skills on DOJ headquarters, hub site and field office SAN infrastructure.
• High-level knowledge in O365/Microsoft Office
• Knowledgeable in vSphere 7.0/8.0, TCP/IP, firewall rules, DMZ, Active Directory, Windows 2022 system administration.

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



Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Alyssa Davis
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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 Officer
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Statement of Qualifications
Please include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your application package. Please provide your direct experience when answering the SOQs listed below.

• Please describe your experience of administering a software-defined, hybrid cloud object storage solution designed for large-scale unstructured data. Include the name(s) of the software used.
• Please describe your experience with SAN Based Fibre Channel Management and Troubleshooting.
• Please describe your experience installing, modifying, and maintaining SAN related hardware.

SOQ Instructions: Please carefully read the instructions as you will be rated on your ability to adhere to the filing requirements, in addition to how well your experience and/or education meets the Desirable Qualifications (DQs) of the position

Be sure to closely follow these formatting requirements: 12-point font, single-spaced, no more than two pages total. You are not limited in the amount of space you dedicate for each DQ, but your SOQ cannot be more than two pages total in length. Anything written over two pages will not be scored. Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification.


Additional Information about Application Filing
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.



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.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.