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Job Description and Duties
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (IT Manager I), the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Specialist II) acts as a senior network/infrastructure engineer working on the most complex IT network/assignments and issues that impact the Department statewide. The incumbent is expected to be proficient and have strong working knowledge in the following competencies with monitoring, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting services for the Department’s online software productivity solutions, Cloud solutions and service providers, identity management and authentication services, firewall services, Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Network Access Control systems (NAC), Web Application Firewall (WAF), wireless controller and access points, protection and management solutions, network switches, and server virtualization services. The incumbent will primarily be working in the System Engineering domain, with secondary emphasis in the Client Services and Information Security Engineering domains.
The incumbent works collaboratively with the ITSD management team and staff, briefs and advises the manager, exercises a high degree of initiative, independence of action, and originality, and must demonstrate tact and good judgment. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively in order to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships. The incumbent must be able to adapt easily to changing priorities and maintain consistent, predictable attendance in the performance of these specific functions.
The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) is responsible for the oversight and management of all information technology and telecommunications activities including, but not limited to, information technology, information security, and telecommunications personnel, contractors, systems, assets, projects, purchases, and contracts. ITSD is tasked with ensuring compliance with state information technology policy and conformance to state information technology and telecommunications policy and enterprise architecture. The range of services that ITSD provides encompasses the areas of Technology Governance, Application Development Services, Customer Support and Services, Infrastructure and Security Operations, Enterprise Architecture, and Procurement. ITSD provides IT services to over 2,000 employees in eight major program areas as well as executive and administrative staff distributed over 100 locations throughout the state including district and field offices in 32 counties, two extraterritorial offices in Hawaii and Arizona, and 16 agricultural stations at the state’s borders.
As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!
This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer’s market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO).
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026
To apply for this job please visit calcareers.ca.gov.