Job Posting: Network Engineering Specialist

Employment Development Department

JC-516658
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Network Engineering Specialist
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $10,537.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 5/19/2026

Job Description and Duties

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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 Specialist I to join the Network Engineering group within the Information Technology Branch. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will support the EDD's enterprise IT Network engineering and operations, including hardware and software components and the confidential data managed by the organization. This incumbent is to play role with Network Engineering Group of Infrastructure Services Division (ISD), where he/she will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operations of statewide IT network systems.

As part of the Information Technology Branch, 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 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, California, the responsibility of the employee.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of teleworking is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

1. Required Skills

  • Understanding of IP networking, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), routing, switching and ability to configure and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches, Wireless controllers and firewalls.
  • Skills in network security including firewalls, Virtualization Security and troubleshooting.
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and automation tools.
  • Ability to monitor, detect network bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
  • Cloud computing knowledge such as AWS, AZURE or Google cloud, concepts like virtualization and hybrid cloud computing.
  • Firm understanding of Layer 1 technologies such as Single, Multimode fiber and Layer 1 troubleshooting tools.

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

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.

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.

Typical Office Environment

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-516658
Position #(s):
280-353-1402-976
Working Title:
Network Engineering Specialist
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations.  For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State.  In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.  Working at EDD presents many opportunities.  If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.

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.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Information Technology Specialist I Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.

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: 5/19/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Employment Development Department
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control #516658
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Employment Development Department
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #516658
EDD/Human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Demonstrated network engineering and operations experience in a large enterprise organization with 1000+ employees and client/server computers for internal and public facing services.
  • Demonstrated experience with security segmented environments in an N-Tier Architecture.
  • Proven experience with multiple networking disciplines; firewalls, switches, routers, virtual private networks, load balancers, SDDC (Software Define Data Center), network monitoring tools and systems, technical documentation, etc.
  • Demonstrated 2+ years' experience working in a network technologist position equivalent to the IT Specialist I level or higher.
  • Experience working with network templates for testing new software, switch configurations and end-to-end implementation task plans at an Enterprise level.
  • Experience in planning, building, running, and conducting technical walk throughs with project/work teams related to network changes, maintenance, upgrades, and hardware refreshes.
  • Ability to produce technical documentation that helps people understand and use a product or service.
  • Experience with change management processes; submitting requests for change, developing tasks plans, and coordinating change.
  • Ability to clearly explain technologies, processes, and products to customers.
  • Demonstrate ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and process work efficiently and effectively.
  • Work as a team player with the ability to self-direct and identify workload needs.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to use technology and repeatable processes to achieve the highest level of productivity.
  • Possession of IT networking certifications is highly desired
  • College degree or similar experience in Computer Science or similar field of technology is highly desired.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tyler Vaum
(916) 982-1049
Tyler.Vaum@edd.ca.gov

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:
EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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