INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Department Of Public Health; California; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Senior Application Solutions Architect to lead enterprise application architecture and deliver state-wide, mission-critical solutions. The ITS III will guide cloud strategy, data integration, and security across CDPH’s IT landscape, ensuring alignment with State goals and SLAs.

The role requires leadership in complex projects, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and the use of AI tools to improve IT service delivery.

Qualifications

• Enterprise leadership and coordination of application development teams.
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Clear verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Initiative, independence, and flexibility.
• Cloud and hosting services (Microsoft Azure GCC, AWS, Salesforce, CDT data center).
• Data platforms and data integration services (Databricks, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Azure Integration Services).
• Web services (SOAP, REST).
• Identity and access management (ForgeRock, SAML, IDAM).
• Database systems (Oracle, SQL Server).
• Medallion Data Architecture (Data Lake & Lakehouse).
• Programming, scripting, and low-code/no-code tools (e.g., MS Power Platform, MS Dynamics).
• Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDPH application development cloud strategy and governance.
• Review, design, approve, and integrate application architecture across systems.
• Ensure interoperability of data exchange and data flow between platforms.
• Promote service delivery through innovative application design and current tech.
• Handle time-sensitive production issues with technical leadership.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline IT service delivery and automate workflows.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Cloud & Hosting

Data integration

Security & IAM

Development & Troubleshooting

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

Azure Integration Services

SOAP

REST

ForgeRock

SAML

Oracle

SQL Server

Data Lake

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Application Solutions Architect

Department of Public Health

JC-536672 -

JC-536672 - Senior Application Solutions Architect
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00 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: 11/16/2026

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.

Under administrative direction of the Information Technology Manager (ITM) II, Chief, Application Technology and Support Branch, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) III, performs as a recognized, lead technical specialist, on architecting and developing some of the most complex statewide systems at CDPH.

The ITS III will function as the enterprise application architecture technical subject matter expert and will be responsible for some of the CDPH’s most visible and mission critical application and database systems. The ITS III will be responsible for establishing and leading the Department’s strategic vision and will define the Department’s secure application development lifecycle and ensure that all new projects, maintenance, and operations activities are developed and built in consistency with the Department’s and the State’s business goals and objectives.

Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department ofPublic Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of ourmission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people andcommunities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating andpreserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learntogether 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 wedo.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people of California. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) within CDPH advances its vision of "Healthy Individuals and Families in Healthful Communities" through the provision of high-quality information resources and technology.

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

“TheCDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.”

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:

Leadership & Communication

• Enterprise leadership and coordination of application development teams
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Clear verbal and written communication across all levels
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Initiative, independence, and flexibility

Platforms & Infrastructure

• Cloud and hosting services (Microsoft Azure GCC, AWS, Salesforce, CDT data center)
• Network platforms and services
• Failover and disaster recovery architecture

Data, Integration & Security

• Data platforms and data integration services (Databricks, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Azure Integration Services)
• Web services (SOAP, REST)
• Identity and access management (ForgeRock, SAML, IDAM)
• Database systems (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Medallion Data Architecture (Data Lake & Lakehouse)

Development & Technical Expertise

• Programming, scripting, and low-code/no-code tools (e.g., MS Power Platform, MS Dynamics)
• Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ)

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) must be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length. The SOQ must address the following:

Describe a complex business application you were responsible for leading, maintaining or modernizing. Include the following in your response:

• The system’s purpose and its criticality to the organization
• The technologies, platforms, and tools involved (e.g., cloud services, data platforms, integration methods)
• Your specific role and contributions, including leadership, design, or troubleshooting
• How you addressed challenges such as security, scalability, disaster recovery, or stakeholder alignment
• The outcome and any lessons learned that inform your current technical approach

Job Description and Duties continued:

The ITS III will be instrumental in leading CDPH in the development and implementation of the CDPH application development Cloud and digital transformation strategy and work in conjunction and partnership with the CDPH infrastructure and security teams to transition, develop and host business applications in all CDPH approved Cloud services. The ITS III will also develop a strategy and plan for the adoption of Software as Service (SAS) within CDPH and in partnership with the infrastructure and security groups

The ITS III will serve as a member of various enterprise technology governance boards and develop standards and processes to monitor and provide structure to the application development team. The ITS III has responsibilities to review, design, approve, and integrate the application architecture and design of systems, ensuring the interoperability of data exchange and data flow. The ITS III will promote service delivery through innovative application design and improvements by implementing current industry technology while ensuring design best practices are adopted.

The ITS III will exercise a high degree of independence and proficiency in troubleshooting, problem solving, handling and resolving the most challenging and difficult application production issues that are time sensitive and publicly and politically visible.

This position will be expected to leverage AI tools including GenAI, AI, Machine Learning, and automation applications and services supplied by the Department to streamline IT service delivery as part of their overall duties. Usage of these tools is expected to ensure a consistent baseline of gained efficiencies, quality and consistency of work. This position will be expected to identify opportunities to streamline business processes where the introduction of AI or automation would improve business outcomes.

NOTE: This position will be required to periodically work off hours to monitor, receive, and respond to production-related communication and messages outside of normal business hours

The ITS III performs duties within the Software Engineering, System Engineering, and Information Security Engineering domains.

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.

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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.