Network Engineering Specialist

Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

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.

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Information Technology (IT) Specialist II to join the Network Engineering Group within the Information Technology Branch (ITB).

Under general supervision, the incumbent will support the EDD's enterprise IT operations, including hardware and software components and the confidential data managed by the organization. This role is based in the EDD's Infrastructure Services Division (ISD), where the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operation of statewide IT systems.

As part of the ITB the incumbent will help shape its transformation into a customer-focused service organization by adhering to the Branch's cultural principles. They will also play a key role in fostering positive communication and building relationships with vendors, colleagues, management, and clients.

This position may offer eligibility for a hybrid work schedule, with telework flexibility determined by the Department's needs. The employee is expected to report to the office on assigned in-office days, with travel costs to the headquarters at 800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California, the responsibility of the employee.

Position is located at EDD's newly built headquarters located at 1416 9th street, Sacramento, California.

 Benefits of working at this brand new location include:

•  Fitness center with showers
•  Secure bike storage
•  Work café with micro market
•  Two private outdoor courtyards for employees
•  100% cost coverage of public transit including light rail, bus, or licensed public conveyance.
•  Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
•  Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
•  Close to the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park

Position exists in Sacramento County

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.

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Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

On-premise work. However, discretionary telework may be available at your home where access to the high-speed internet would be required.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, 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.

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

At least 5 years of experience in network support roles, with hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Load Balancing (LTM and iRule support preferred)
• Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (ClearPass preferred)
• Wi-Fi Networks implementation and support (Aruba preferred)
• Cloud Networking support (AWS preferred)
• VMware NSX-T implementation and support (experience with NSX-T Federation highly desirable)
• Familiarity with Zero-Trust network architecture principles.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches.
• Understanding of Layer-2 and Layer-3 networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, LACP, STP).
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting data center network environments.
• Relevant industry certifications (CCNP, PCNSE, JNCIP-ENT, SAA-C03, ANS-C01, Security+).
• Basic proficiency in network automation tools (Python, Ansible, or Terraform).
• Experience working with GIT version control.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity or experience with Linux environments.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .

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 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.