INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

State of California; California; Remote; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Holidays and Paid Leave

Job summary

State Compensation Insurance Fund is seeking a System Engineer at the Vacaville IT location to lead a team of software engineers in architecting and delivering enterprise network solutions. The role emphasizes designing, implementing, and securing LAN/WAN, wireless, VoIP, video, and data center infrastructures.

Ideal candidates will guide technical staff, define standards, monitor performance, and manage deployments while providing on-site and remote support.

Qualifications

• Experience with network infrastructure technologies including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Security, VoIP, Video and Data Center.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and mentor staff on technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, implementation, and operation of network infrastructure projects.
• Manage implementation and coordinate with vendors/third parties.
• Review network design for security and risks; provide on-site and remote support.
• Deliver infrastructure design, implementation planning, deployment support and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to internal peers and lead staff responsibilities.
• Define system standards and optimize network performance with monitoring and upgrades.
• Enforce security policies and access controls across network and servers.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Wireless

Security

VoIP

Video

Data Center

Leadership

Job description

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

State Compensation Insurance Fund has a position available for a System Engineer at our Vacaville Information Technology location. The position is being offered as permanent.

State Compensation Insurance Fund is seeking a System Engineer to act as a primary technical principal and is responsible for leading other software engineers to architect, design, integrate, and implement products. This position will act as a primary technical principal and is responsible for delivery of network solutions at an enterprise level. Expertise with network infrastructure technologies such as LAN, WAN, Wireless, Security, VoIP, Video and Data Center. Ideal candidates will have Data Center experience.

The tasks for the System Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee planning, design, implementation, and operation of network infrastructure projects and participate in the specification of business requirements and implementation plans for technically advanced internet working solutions.
• Manage implementation of network infrastructure projects, from both technical and communication aspects.
• Review network design for network security and other risks during course of projects. Serve as a liaison to vendors and/or third-party providers as assigned.
• Provide on-site and remote technical assistance to other resources and to customers.
• Provide infrastructure design, implementation planning, deployment support, software strategy, system troubleshooting, performance engineering and optimization, maintenance strategy.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer and mentorship to internal engineering peers as required and lead technical staff responsibilities.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with other team on network optimization.
• Secures network and server systems by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information.

This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed monthly. The cutoff dates are November 26, 2026, December 28, 2026, January 26, 2027.

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

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have theirmonthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume. If a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this posting, it must also be submitted as instructed in the “Required Application Package” section. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

If this posting requires an SOQ, Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting a document that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

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.

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.

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

• Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Human Resources Contact:
Tina Sherel
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be Initiated.

Acknowledgement

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.