Senior Network Architect
Job details
- Location
- Sacramento County, California
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $103,500 - $138,684/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
Telework Is available.
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (IT Mgr I) of the Network
Engineering Implementation services, the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec II) works
independently, or as a part of a team as the recognized technical specialist for the Enterprise
Network Branch. The IT Spec II works with the California Department of Technology’s (CDT)
customers and technical staff in architecting, engineering, implementing, and operating complex
network services, in support of CDT’s service offerings.
The IT Spec II will be responsible for the engineering and architecture of large-scale networks,
evaluating new technologies, designing, maintaining and supporting new/existing infrastructure
environments and providing leadership and guidance for network equipment refreshes, as well as,
helping to resolve network-related problems to ensure that CDT can support customer network
services and other CDT offerings. The IT Spec II will provide expert-level technical support, project
management and mentorship, which will include working incidents that are escalated, providing onthe-
job training, and coordinating and creating documentation.
Telework
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule within California based on departmental policy and operational needs. The telework policy is subject to change depending on business needs, and/or reporting to the work site may be required with minimal notification given.
Pursuant to Executive Order, effective July 1, 2025, employees in this position will be required to report to the work site a minimum of two (2) days per week, increasing to four (4) days per week effective July 1, 2026. The specific on-site days will be determined by the department based on operational requirements.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
CA Residency:
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
- Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This position requires an additional background check for DOJ to protect their interests.
- Periodic overtime, weekends, holidays or on-call status may occasionally be required to meet business needs.
- The position will require some work to be completed after normal core business hours.
- Travel between CDT datacenters, vendor hosted campuses, State of California customersand other state municipality locations may be required.
- Monitor all Department issued communication devices.
- Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The California Department of Technology (CDT) is the guardian of public data, a leader in information technology (IT) services and solutions and has broad responsibility and authority over all aspects of technology in California state government, including policy formation, interagency coordination, IT project oversight, information security, technology service delivery, and advocacy.
As an industry leader, we are committed to partnering with state and local government and educational entities to deliver digital services, develop innovative and responsive solutions for business needs, and provide quality assurance for state government IT projects and services. Our success and legacy of service is reliant upon our highly talented, dedicated, and diverse workforce, for it is our individual cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities that spark our collaborative strength and innovative approach to serving the State of California.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.
Special Requirements
- Please describe what makes you qualified as a subject matter expert/lead in Enterprise Networking to include: background, experience, education/training in the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance, of network hardware and software.
- Describe a challenging network project, in which you managed, including challenges you faced, the goal of the project, and the processes you developed to make it successful.
- Please describe in detail one of the more challenging technical network issues you have encountered in your career, and the steps you took for its resolution.
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: 10/29/2026Who May Apply
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).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Required. Please see "Special Requirements" section for further information.
Desirable Qualifications
- Technical certification programs such as: CCNA, CCNP, JNCPIA-Junos, JNCIP-ENT, F5, PaloAlto, and Cloud associate programs from various providers.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent network experience.
- Expert knowledge in more than one of the following network platforms Cisco IOSXR, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Arista EOS, Juniper JUNOS, Juniper MIST, F5 LTM, Azure VWAN, Cloud Transit Gateway and Direct Connection technologies,
- Expert knowledge of one or more network protocols such as: EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP/IP, SNA, Frame Relay, Spanning Tree, FICON, Ciena, etc.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and make sound professional judgment.
- Ability to collaborate with others and conflict resolution skills.
- Ambitious, highly motivated, self-starter, reliable, dependable, multi-tasking, team player.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work productively with technical and non-technical staff, vendors, management and executives independently and in team environments.
- Working knowledge and ability to configure and troubleshoot inter-network services on routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and sniffers.
- Experience planning, implementing, operating, verifying and troubleshooting data center enterprise networks (virtual and physical).
Knowledge of:
- Information technology systems (software) programming, equipment and its capabilities and interfaces between hardware and software.
- The requirements for the installation and implementation of the most complex information technology software and hardware systems.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Melissa Carlin
(916) 460-9867
[email protected]
Additional Application Instructions
The Fine Print
Training and Development Assignment may be considered. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.
If you have questions about the State Hiring Process visit our Career Opportunities webpage at https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/state-hiring-process.
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.