INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,098 - 142,178; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reliable income

Stable benefits

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is looking for a Network Architect to lead the design and operations of its enterprise network. This permanent full-time position in Sacramento requires a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in networking, including skills in public cloud networking and network security. The role involves overseeing network architecture, mentoring team members, and ensuring network reliability and security.

Benefits include reliable income, stable work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in networking.
• Expertise in public cloud networking.
• Proven ability to design and manage enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Architect for CDTFA.
• Mentor network and IT team members.
• Monitor network performance for reliability.

Skills

Networking expertise

Public cloud networking (Azure, AWS)

Switching and routing

Network security best practices

Analytical skills

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-518490

Position #(s): 291-381-1415-001

Working Title: Network Architect

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Salary: $9,507.00 - $12,740.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Overview

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) collects revenue for state programs and requires IT professionals to support its technology services. The Technology Services Division (TSD) seeks a Network Architect to lead enterprise network design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead Network Architect for CDTFA, overseeing all aspects of the enterprise network.
• Provide guidance to and mentor other network and IT team members.
• Delegate responsibilities to other Network Administrators.
• Monitor network performance and ensure reliability and security.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in networking, including expertise in public cloud networking (Azure and AWS), switching, routing, firewalls, and network topologies.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage enterprise networks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with network security best practices and policy compliance.

Special Requirements

• Participation in E‑Verify and passing a background check and fingerprinting.
• Travel up to 10% of time, including occasional overnight lodging.
• Availability by phone and/or email as required.
• Consistent, predictable attendance.

Benefits

Reliable income, stable benefits, work‑life balance, paid holidays, and professional growth opportunities.