z/OS System Engineering Specialist

Website State of California - Franchise Tax Board

Job Description and Duties

 

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.  Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program.  http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Are you a professional that thrives in the complex universe of Information Technology while still looking to maintain a work-life balance? This is the opportunity for you! We are a diverse group of experts that lead with integrity, exemplify honesty, inclusivity, and credibility, to deliver enterprise-class products and services to meet our customers’ expectations.
If you are ready for the challenge, want continuous growth, and desire to become an expert in this field, as the z/OS System Specialist in the Technology Services Division’s Infrastructure Services Bureau, Mainframe Services Section, this position is for you. Significant aspects of your job are to install, diagnose, maintain, mentor, and document core Mainframe systems software, including z/OS. You will work independently, you will lead, you will mentor, and you will work collectively with the core group of Systems Programmers/Specialists providing 24x7x365 support of mission critical systems software which is key to the successful mission of the Franchise Tax Board and the State of California.

About the Technology Services Division (TSD)

The mission of TSD is to securely deliver and support information technology solutions and services essential to the success of the FTB’s mission. By acting on our TSD mission, we will realize our vision of a collaborative and diverse team of IT experts who further innovation and empower our business partners to accomplish their goals. Read more about FTB.

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Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025

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