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The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one Permanent Full-time Information Technology Specialist II position within the Information Technology Services Division, Network Services Unit. This position is to be located in the Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days. Under the general direction of the Network and Operations Manager (Information Technology Manager I), the Information Technology Specialist II will function as an Enterprise Network and Cloud Architect and be responsible for the implementation, administration, and analysis of the complex network, cloud infrastructure and security systems within the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (DFPI). This role serves as the department's highest-level technical expert for enterprise-wide network systems and infrastructure components. Utilizing IT best practices, the Enterprise Network and Cloud Architect leads enterprise-wide network and cloud system implementation projects and is responsible for the maintenance, operations, and configuration of both physical and virtual network environments. This includes ensuring the availability, performance, and security of enterprise network systems in accordance with government regulations, industry standards, and service management frameworks. Additional responsibilities include designing and reviewing network and cloud architecture; researching emerging technologies and trends in network and cloud infrastructure; performing advanced analysis, remediation, and reporting of network and security events; and, managing change and incident tickets, including coordination with vendors and cloud service providers. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions This job requires reporting on site, however, telework may be available once established. Sacramento Location: The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking is available for a fee. 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-489648 Position #(s): 410-113-1414-300 Working Title: Enterprise Network and Cloud Architect Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,625.00 - $11,905.00 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: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement. Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/ Special Requirements Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ's with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ's, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . Additional Filing Instructions : • You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account. • If applying with a hard copy application, please reference "JC-489648/RPA#26-028" in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy. • Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted. • Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted. 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: 9/5/2025 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Financial Protection and Innovation N/A Attn: Jeannelle Santos Human Resources Office 651 Bannon St Suite 300 Sacramento , CA 95811 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation N/A Jeannelle Santos Human Resources Office 651 Bannon St Suite 300 Sacramento , CA 95811 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 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 is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific 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: • Experience designing, implementing and administering complex Network infrastructure devices and systems. • Experience implementing and troubleshooting switches, firewalls, routers, VPN, Prisma, SD-WAN, Network access control systems, wireless systems and access points, DNS, authentication and authorization servers, network monitoring and management systems. • Experience with Methods and tools for diagnosing and resolving complex network performance issues. • Experience in architecture and management of infrastructure on cloud, Azure Cloud, AVS, VMWare and NSX. • Experience developing and maintaining network documentation, including topologies, processes, and procedures. • Be a team player and ability to work with other Network and Security engineers in the team. Benefits State employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision and leave benefits, as well as retirement programs and other benefits. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours and conditions of employment. Other possible benefits include: • Alternate Work Schedules • Telework • Reimbursement Accounts Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Statement of Qualifications In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must be no more than two page(s) in length, single-spaced, using Arial 12-point font and must have the applicant's first and last name and Statement of Qualifications in the upper left corner. Application packages received without a SOQ may not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and Supplemental Applications do not take the place of the SOQ. 1. Describe how your work experience and education qualifies you for the role and responsibilities of this position based on the duty statement and the desirable qualifications. 2. Describe your experience designing or contributing to an enterprise network architecture and the tools you have used. 3. Describe your experience with routers, switches, wireless networks, cloud services and WAN optimization. 4. Describe your experience with firewall rules and policies, and network performance and tuning. Exam Bulletin Please read the Minimum Qualifications Section of the Classification Specifications AND the Exam Bulletin carefully to ensure you are currently eligible to take this examination before taking it. Candidates taking the exam prior to being eligible may be disqualified. To obtain list eligibility for the Information Technology Specialist ll before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Information Technology Specialist ll examination. 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.

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