INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

State of California•Sacramento, CA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with precious experience in a complex environment, with exposure to various technologies in the Information Technology Branch? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the Infrastructure Security Engineering Group (ISEG). The incumbent is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operations of the organization's statewide Infrastructure security systems. The Information Technology Specialist I assist in designing modern infrastructure architecture in cloud computing with virtual servers. The incumbent ensures adherence to EDD's security standards and methods, and to make certain that projects are completed in a timely manner. Position Exists at 1416 9th Street Sacramento, CA ARU 353. Benefits of working at this brand new location include: Fitness center with showers Secure bike storage Work café with micro market Two private outdoor courtyards for employees 100% cost coverage of public transit including light rail, bus, or licensed public conveyance. Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops Close to downtown shopping and restaurants Close to the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the "Hiring Unit Contact" listed below under Contact Information. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, and occasionally work beyond scheduled work hours.
Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience successfully resolving escalation calls.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
Ability to provide technical guidance to others.
Proficient in external and internal DNS management, and DNSSEC.
Knowledgeable in PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) management.
Experienced with web filtering technologies.
Familiar with email hygiene practices and solutions.
Skilled in Mobile Device Management (MDM).
Understanding of Web Application Firewall (WAF) principles.
Competence in Network Time Protocol (NTP) configuration and management.
Knowledgeable about Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and its security implications.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operations of the organization's statewide Infrastructure security systems.
The Information Technology Specialist I assist in designing modern infrastructure architecture in cloud computing with virtual servers.
The incumbent ensures adherence to EDD's security standards and methods, and to make certain that projects are completed in a timely manner.

Benefits

Fitness center with showers
Secure bike storage
Work café with micro market
Two private outdoor courtyards for employees
100% cost coverage of public transit including light rail, bus, or licensed public conveyance.
Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
Close to the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park

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