Senior Network Engineer

The Information Technology Specialist II, under the direction of the Enterprise Network Operation Services Manager, serves as a Senior Network Engineer. The position's duties and activities are performed primarily within the System Engineering technical domain. The incumbent provides technical services in support of DWR's Business Network. The position is responsible for network design, installation, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and operations of all network components within the Department's various Local Area Networks and Wide Area Network. In addition, the incumbent serves as a project technical lead on enterprise network projects, providing technical expertise and technical leadership. The incumbent is also responsible for providing critical IT network support and services in support of the Department's programs, strategic goals, and business objectives. Incumbent must adhere to all Departmental IT Governance Standards and IT Policies set by the Department's Manager of the Division of Technology Services.


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

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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-525409


Position #(s):
840-520-1414-002

Working Title:
Senior Network Engineer


Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A
$8,881.00 - $11,905.00 L
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:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information
Division of Technology Services, Network and Security Section, Rancho Cordova, CA

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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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: 8/7/2026
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 Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079


Sacramento , CA 95812


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


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


Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor


Sacramento , CA 95814


08:00 AM - 04:30 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.
• Other -
  See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below
  

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:


The ideal candidate will possess: (1) In-depth expertise in routing and switching, Juniper knowledge is a plus; (2) Network topology and architecture knowledge; (3) Palo Alto Networks Firewalls experience; (4) experience with implementing and supporting disaster recovery solutions for business continuity; (5) Ability to manage projects independently and with a team; (6) skills to independently troubleshoot and provide support services; (7) ability to work with other infrastructure teams to resolve production breaks and engineer new solutions; (8) a history of preparing sustainable documentation; (9) strong organizational, analytical and deductive reasoning skills; (10) a passion for process improvement, problem solving and providing excellent customer service.


Benefits
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Personal Leave Program 2025: 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


Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
DTS HR
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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:
Office of Civil Rights
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Special Instructions


To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, and a Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position # 50002978 and Job Control # 525409 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.


The submitted Supplemental Questionnaire information must be two-pages or less (12- Arial point font) and contain the question number with the submitted response.

• Describe your education, working knowledge, and experience with information technology, Network and Security. Include the platforms and your role with the technology, including the time-period and Department or Company.
• Describe in your own words your knowledge, skills and abilities in dealing with multitenancy and applying it to an infrastructure.
• Describe your experience leading a technical team and working with your infrastructure peers in the implementation of a complex project. Include detailed example(s); describe the platform(s) and your role, including the time-period and Department.
• Describe your methodology in learning a new technology and becoming a subject matter expert in that area.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus


Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.


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Examination/Assessment


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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.


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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II


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.