INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Employment Development Department; California; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to lead architectural direction for statewide cloud platforms. This role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, enterprise systems engineering, and large-scale modernization initiatives.

You will design and guide modern cloud infrastructure solutions, collaborating with executive and technical leaders to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient environments that advance EDD’s modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Seasoned IT professional with deep expertise in cloud architecture and enterprise systems engineering.
• Experience with large-scale modernization and modernization initiatives.
• Strong leadership and technical vision to guide statewide cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide modern cloud infrastructure solutions for statewide systems.
• Collaborate with executive and technical leaders to align architecture with business goals.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments that support modernization efforts.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise systems engineering

Leadership and vision

Security and resilience

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.

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-537306

Position #(s): 280-351-1415-976

Working Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00

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.

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.

Are you a seasoned Information Technology professional with deep expertise in cloud architecture, enterprise systems engineering, and large scale modernization? Do you excel in designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments? Are you looking for a high impact role where your leadership and technical vision directly strengthen statewide services relied on by millions of Californians? If so, the Employment Development Department (EDD) has an exciting opportunity for you.

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist III to serve as a Cloud Technology Architect within the Information Technology Branch. This expert level role provides architectural leadership for EDD’s enterprise cloud platforms and supports mission critical systems used statewide.

The successful candidate will design and guide modern cloud infrastructure solutions, collaborate with executive and technical leaders, and ensure secure, scalable, and resilient environments that advance EDD’s modernization efforts.

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.

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire , you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Information Technology Specialist III Bulletin

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/13/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.