INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II JC-532005

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support a modern, secure IT infrastructure in a hybrid telework environment based in Sacramento. You will lead network and system engineering efforts, implement cloud-ready solutions, and ensure resilience of critical services across Windows Server, Active Directory, and related platforms.

The role emphasizes automation, security, and collaboration with IT teams to modernize public health

Qualifications

• Lead system and network engineering activities and architecture.
• Provide infrastructure support for critical apps and cloud platforms.
• Develop technical requirements and system documentation.
• Monitor and resolve system issues and incidents.
• Evaluate new tools and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and network engineering activities, including architecture design, system analysis, configuration, upgrades, backup/restore, job scheduling, and modernization of legacy systems.
• Provide infrastructure support for critical applications and cloud-based SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS platforms; manage firewalls, load balancing, and service-monitoring tools to ensure reliable operations.
• Develop technical requirements, specifications, network diagrams, and system documentation to support new development and modifications to existing systems.
• Conduct security analyses and risk assessments, recommend mitigation strategies, analyze incident data, and prepare implementation plans and technical documentation. Provide guidance on information security processes.
• Supports and administers Windows Server environments, including configuration, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of server infrastructure.
• Administers and manages all core functions of Active Directory, including user and group management, policies, authentication, directory services, and security controls.
• Automates tasks and improves operational efficiency using scripting and programming languages, such as PowerShell, Python, R, or equivalent technologies commonly used for system administration and data processing.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues, perform impact assessments, restore service during incidents, conduct post-incident root-cause analysis, and provide timely updates to leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, platforms, and processes, recommend adoption strategies, and maintain expert knowledge of industry trends, cloud technologies, and infrastructure best practices.
• Re-engineer business processes, establish organizational goals and operating procedures, drive continuous improvements, and ensure operational effectiveness.

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) plays a crucial role in protecting and improving the health of all Californians. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, touch the lives of everyone who calls California home, and the millions who visit here each year.

The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), within CDPH, is dedicated to embracing technology to create customer-focused solutions that meet customer expectations and support public health outcomes.

We are committed to modernizing public health systems. This involves leveraging modern technology and innovative solutions to transform legacy systems into efficient, data-driven platforms.

Our mission is to provide information technology services that support the science and operations of the California public health enterprise.

Our vision is to for a public health information technology ecosystem that advances the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.”

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting a modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. As well as, creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology.

Duties

• Lead system and network engineering activities, including architecture design, system analysis, configuration, upgrades, backup/restore, job scheduling, and modernization of legacy systems.
• Provide infrastructure support for critical applications and cloud-based SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS platforms; manage firewalls, load balancing, and service-monitoring tools to ensure reliable operations.
• Develop technical requirements, specifications, network diagrams, and system documentation to support new development and modifications to existing systems.
• Conduct security analyses and risk assessments, recommend mitigation strategies, analyze incident data, and prepare implementation plans and technical documentation. Provide guidance on information security processes.
• Supports and administers Windows Server environments, including configuration, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of server infrastructure.
• Administers and manages all core functions of Active Directory, including user and group management, policies, authentication, directory services, and security controls.
• Automates tasks and improves operational efficiency using scripting and programming languages, such as PowerShell, Python, R, or equivalent technologies commonly used for system administration and data processing.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues, perform impact assessments, restore service during incidents, conduct post-incident root-cause analysis, and provide timely updates to leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, platforms, and processes, recommend adoption strategies, and maintain expert knowledge of industry trends, cloud technologies, and infrastructure best practices.
• Re-engineer business processes, establish organizational goals and operating procedures, drive continuous improvements, and ensure operational effectiveness.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-532005

Position #(s)

580-151-1414-045

Working Title

Senior Network Engineer

Classification

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

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time