Network Administrator

Job Description and Duties

This Network Administrator position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional to support and enhance the enterprise network infrastructure behind the FI$Cal system, which serves thousands of users. In this role, you'll help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the department's network environment while working on a variety of complex infrastructure initiatives.

You'll design, implement, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise networking technologies, including Cisco and Meraki networking equipment, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, VPN and remote access solutions, wireless infrastructure, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You'll also lead infrastructure projects, evaluate emerging technologies, support system modernization efforts, and provide technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.

This position offers a dynamic mix of hands-on technical work, analytical problem-solving, project leadership, and collaboration. You'll contribute to secure, high-performing technology solutions while developing technical documentation, supporting operational excellence, and helping shape the future of one of the largest and most critical statewide IT systems.

Please note that to be list appointed for placement in the Information Technology Specialist I classification, you must take and pass the examination .

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

At FI$Cal, we currently offer a remote-centered position with the flexibility of telework up to three days per week. In-office attendance is mandatory on designated days and is subject to change. Our office is located at 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, CA. Candidates residing outside of California are welcome to interview, but proof of California residency is required before appointment. Please note, relocation and commute expenses are the responsibility of the employee.

This position requires prolonged sitting in an office-setting environment with the use of a personal computer. Employees must demonstrate a commitment to maintain a working environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. All staff must maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, maintain good working habits and adhere to all policies and procedures.

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 with Department of FISCal.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The incumbent will use tact and interpersonal skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, e.g., stakeholders, customers, management, peers, etc., to facilitate communication to improve the work environment and increase productivity.
• This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked.
• The incumbent is expected to perform functions and duties under the guidance of the Department of FISCal’s core values.
• The incumbent provides back-up, as necessary, to ensure continuity of departmental activities.

• This position may require the use of a hand-cart to transport documents and/or equipment over 20 pounds.

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:

• Experience with installing, administering and supporting firewalls
• Experience with vulnerability and patch maintenance on network equipment and support tools
• Experience with installing, administering and supporting load balancers
• Experience with installing, administering and supporting routers
• Experience with installing, administering and supporting switches
• Experience with installing, administering and supporting wireless (Wi-Fi) networks
• Experience with troubleshooting connectivity issues within a Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Experience with using a help desk ticketing system

Benefits

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

Our office has free, gated parking, and convenient electric vehicle charging stations available.

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

When completing the SOQ, you must title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and list the question, providing your answer below. When completing the SOQ please explain your answers thoroughly, including all relevant experience, education and training. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font and be no more than 3 pages in length with correct grammar use, punctuation and spelling. Your SOQ must address the following:

1. Describe your experience with configuring and deploying and maintaining a firewall in a production network environment and applying industry security best practices.

2. Describe your experience with deploying switches and routers and configuring them for daily use and applying industry security best practices.

3. Describe your experience with the deployment of physical or virtual load balancers and configuring them for load balancing applications.

Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without the SOQ or that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Please see instructions below.