Acquisition and IT Program Management Branch Chief

Quest Technology Management; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Technology Management is seeking an Information Technology Specialist I to support and maintain the California Department of Technology's Statewide Data Center Network. The role involves collaboration with CDT staff and external partners in a hybrid telework-enabled environment.

The IT Spec I handles 2nd level network support, including troubleshooting incidents, equipment installation, and project assignments, with on-site days determined by policy; final filing date 9/3/2026; visa

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the operational function of the CDT Statewide Data Center Network.
• Provide 2nd level network support: troubleshooting incidents, network equipment installation, and project assignments.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Telework is available.

Under direction of the Network Engineering Operations, Information Technology Manager I (IT Mgr I), the Information Technology Specialist I (IT Spec I), operates as a team member or works independently, to support and maintain the operational function of the California Department of Technology (CDT) Statewide Data Center Network. This includes providing assistance to functional areas such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) protections, Quality of Service (QOS), Internet Protocol (IPv4, IPv6), optical (fiber), virtualization solutions, functional areas of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and external customer Local Area Networks (LANs).The IT Spec I, will provide support on a variety of 2nd level network support services which include troubleshooting incidents, network equipment installation, and project assignments. This will include analysis, coordination, and response with customers, vendors, and other CDT personnel.

Telework
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule within California based on departmental policy and operational needs. The telework policy is subject to change depending on business needs, and/or reporting to the work site may be required with minimal notification given. Pursuant to Executive Order, effective July 1, 2025, employees in this position will be required to report to the work site a minimum of two (2) days per week, increasing to four (4) days per week effective July 1, 2026. The specific on-site days will be determined by the department based on operational requirements.

Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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

Final Filing Date: 9/3/2026