Network Architect

Network Architect

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), Technology Services Division (TSD) is seeking a highly knowledgeable and skilled Network Architect to join our fast-paced team. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding next step in your career, TSD is the place for you.

In this role, the successful candidate will act as the lead Network Architect for CDTFA, including all aspects of the enterprise network. In addition, the Network Architect will provide guidance to and mentor other members of the network and information technology teams, delegate responsibilities to other Network Administrators, and monitor network performance.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in networking technology, including: public cloud networking (Azure and AWS), switching, routing, firewalls, as well as networking concepts, topologies, and technologies.

At CDTFA, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. As such, we offer employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

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Here is the link to the Information Technology Specialist III examination bulletin.

Here is the link to the Information Technology Specialist III (LEAP) examination bulletin.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-496523. If you previously applied under JC-496523 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-518490 in order to be considered.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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