More detail about each opening is available below.
Employment Development Department
Mainframe Services Section Chief (IT Manager II)
$11,388-$13,842 per month
Application Deadline: Oct. 25
This position leads the Mainframe Services Section within the Application Services Division and oversees all activities related to EDD’s mainframe and Single Client Database systems. These systems support critical functions such as unemployment and disability insurance benefits, tax and employer reporting, and core database and access control operations.
The incumbent directs system projects, enhancements, maintenance and operations, setting priorities and managing resources across multiple teams. The role also includes managing staffing, training, budgeting and procurement for tools and contracts while ensuring section activities align with EDD’s strategic goals and service standards.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Proven ability to maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance and occasionally work beyond scheduled work hours
- Experienced in maintaining professional working relationships with others both inside and outside of the work unit
- Ability to plan, organize and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
More information about his position is available in the job posting and duty statement.
California Department of Technology
System Administrator (IT Specialist I)
$6,513-$10,537 per month
Application deadline: Nov. 5
The system administrator serves as a technical expert within the zDB2 Support team in Rancho Cordova, and is responsible for planning, developing and implementing technology solutions that sustain CDT’s enterprise mainframe and database environments.
The incumbent leads the installation, configuration and maintenance of mainframe and client/server software products; proactively identifies and resolves technical issues; and collaborates with internal teams and external partners to optimize performance and reliability.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Knowledge of z/OS hardware, operating systems and related software, as well as zSystem components, workloads and utilities, and related concepts, workload types and workflow
- Familiarity with the use of Windows environment for desktop
- Understanding of the importance of good customer service and the necessity of effective communication to meet customer’s business needs
- Session Manager, TSO and Passport application to access Mainframe
- Linux on z and USS concepts
More information about his position is available in the job posting and duty statement.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Lead Security Analyst (IT Specialist II)
$8,625-$11,905 per month
Application deadline: Oct. 28
The lead security analyst serves within the Information Security Services Branch and plays a central role in protecting the DMV’s information systems and infrastructure through a wide range of security disciplines — including incident management, asset protection, security operations, risk management and contingency planning. The role requires deep technical expertise across multiple IT domains such as information security engineering, systems engineering and client services.
A primary responsibility of the lead security analyst is to monitor, analyze and respond to alerts and system notifications to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats. The position leads incident response activities, performs forensic analysis of compromised systems, and provides guidance on hardening strategies and best practices aligned with industry standards. The analyst also creates and maintains detailed security reports, documentation and metrics for the Security Operations Center while ensuring that all system configurations and procedures are securely archived and up to date.
This is a high-responsibility, 24/7 operational role requiring flexibility to work various shifts and provide off-hour support. The position involves frequent coordination with other DMV units, state and federal agencies, and external vendors to maintain and enhance the department’s cybersecurity posture.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Proven experience in event and log analysis/triage, and SIEM solutions
- Familiarity with IPS/IDS, enterprise network communications hardware and software systems
- Expertise in patch and vulnerability management, server and desktop protections, and endpoint management
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages
- Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are highly valued
More information about his position is available in the job posting and duty statement.
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