INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
About The Position
This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered and you do not need to re-apply. Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding virtual interviews beginning the week of January 5, 2025. We look forward to meeting with you! Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week. Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is seeking a highly qualified Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) to serve within the Network Management Services section of the Enterprise Network. The Network Engineer works with other Network Specialists and Network Associates, as well as Telecommunications Engineers in the Network Engineering Unit. A successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency with data and some voice networking components. The ITS II's duties will include, but are not limited to: Work on engineering network solutions Assist with architecture and design Network planning and projects Day-to-day maintenance, operational tasks, and respond to incidents. How did you hear about this position? Tell us in this brief survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Requirements
- You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.
- The SOQ must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications," and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 11 point.
- Please describe your experience designing or contributing to an enterprise network architecture.
- Please describe your experience presenting ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
- Please describe your experience with Software Defined Networking.
- All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
- Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR's CalCareers website.
- 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Cisco Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) or other clustered firewall technology
- Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or other port security technology
- Experience with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) or other Software Defined Networking, such as VMWare vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS)
- Experience with cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS
- Experience with configuring routers, switches, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), load balancers, and wireless networking
Responsibilities
- Work on engineering network solutions
- Assist with architecture and design
- Network planning and projects
- Day-to-day maintenance, operational tasks, and respond to incidents.
Benefits
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Flexible Work Hours
- Onsite childcare facility
- Onsite fitness center
- Onsite café and nearby restaurants
- Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
- Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
