Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Senior System Engineer (IT Specialist II)
$8,374-$11,220 per month
Application deadline: July 2
The senior system engineer focuses on server infrastructure and identity access management. The incumbent is responsible for planning, designing, implementing and maintaining the department’s enterprise IT architecture.
The role requires deep technical expertise in enterprise infrastructure, including servers, networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, automation and security systems. The incumbent leads complex IT initiatives, manages the full server life cycle and drives standards and best practices across system development and operations.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Experience managing and securing Windows server operating systems
- Understanding and experience with Microsoft Active Directory, networking technologies and concepts
- Knowledge and/or experience with scripting, PowerShell, VBScript, JSON and system automation
- Experience in enterprise server hardware/software and VMware virtualization technologies
- Experience leading the development and implementation of best practices for release management processes
Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
Technology Resource Management Unit Supervisor (IT Supervisor I)
$7,511-$10,064 per month
Application deadline: Until filled
The incumbent will oversee IT-related financial management, procurement and contract administration. This role includes managing departmentwide IT purchases, contracts and compliance with state IT reporting requirements.
The position also involves supervising daily staff operations, ensuring workload completion and maintaining a robust staff development and training program. As CDTFA’s designated IT contract manager, the incumbent plays a key role in supporting various IT projects and ensuring alignment with state control agency policies and procedures.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Supervisory/leadership experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively, both orally and in writing to all levels
- Ability to adjust to evolving priorities and challenges in a fast-paced environment
Department of Social Services (CDSS)
Enterprise Systems and Support Supervisor (IT Supervisor II)
$8,256-$11,063 per month
Application deadline: June 30
The incumbent leads a team responsible for managing and modernizing critical applications across mainframe, HCL Notes, web and mobile platforms. This role is rooted in the software engineering domain and focuses on delivering strategic technology solutions that align with CDSS’ mission and evolving digital needs.
Key responsibilities include setting technical direction, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, and collaborating with leadership to prioritize and deliver IT solutions. The position also involves managing licensing, budgeting, governance strategies and developing long-term road maps.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Experience supervising or leading a team responsible for solutions development utilizing HCL Notes, ADABAS, Salesforce or similar technologies
- Experience managing after-hours support for IT systems with time-sensitive information
- Experience supporting or executing solution or governance processes and strategies
- Knowledge of, and experience with, agile and project management best practices
- Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, apply a range of analytical and research tools, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, make sound recommendations and develop business requirements based on the recommendations
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