INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Employment Development Department; California; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department is seeking an Enterprise Desktop Applications Security Specialist I in Sacramento. The role supports enterprise security operations and the statewide IT environment, with hybrid telework and in-office days as required.

The incumbent will implement, maintain and operate critical IT systems, working under the IT Supervisor II and collaborating with vendors and stakeholders to ensure reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the IT Supervisor II, performs as a technical specialist in the Enterprise Security Operations Section / Enterprise Desktop Applications Services within ISD.
• Responsible for the implementation, maintenance and operations of the organization's statewide IT systems and related hardware/software components.
• Acts as a technical specialist on systems software/hardware projects and contributes to service improvements for customers and vendors.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-538038

Position #(s): 280-353-1402-976

Working Title: Enterprise Desktop Applications Security Specialist I

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

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: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

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.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology (IT) Supervisor II, the Information Technology (ITS1) Specialist I works as a technical specialist in the Enterprise Security Operations Section / Enterprise Desktop Applications Services section, of the Infrastructure Services Division (ISD) within the IT Branch of the Employment Development Department (EDD). The incumbent serves in support of the organization's enterprise information technology operations, including all specialistd hardware/software components and the confidential and sensitive data used at EDD. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and operations of the organization's statewide information technology systems.

The incumbent acts as a technical specialist on systems software/hardware projects, and/or on information systems.

The incumbent contributes toward the growth of the Information Technology Branch into a customer-focused service organization by following the Branch's established cultural principles and they will also continuously improve communications and relationships with vendors, subordinates, peers, management, and customers.

Over time, the incumbent will progress through the ranges of the class, and work will increase in complexity and coordination for larger impact as more experience is gained. An incumbent in Range A should be able to perform tasks with some assistance, an incumbent in Range B should be able to perform tasks with little assistance, and an incumbent who has reached Range C should be able to perform the task independently and assist newer staff in the process as needed.

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. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee

Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

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.