System Administrator State of California - Department of Technology

Job Description and Duties

Telework is available.

Under the general direction of the Enterprise Product Support Information Technology Manager I (IT Mgr I), the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec II) may perform a wide variety of tasks requiring regular innovative problem solving within broadly stated and non-specific guidelines. The scope typically includes multiple program areas, and involves planning, developing, and implementing technological solutions that are essential to the missions of the overall organization, or affecting large numbers of people on a long-term or continuous basis.

The Specialist II demonstrates a depth of leadership and expertise in a wide variety of tasks requiring innovative problem-solving within the zSystems Platform related to hardware and or software. Incumbents optimize and apply architecture solutions for the benefit of the overall organization and play a major role in advising other team members, management on information technology strategy and solutions.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule within California based on departmental policy and operational needs. The telework policy is subject to change depending on business needs, and/or reporting to the work site may be required with minimal notification given. Pursuant to Executive Order, effective July 1, 2025, employees in this position will be required to report to the work site a minimum of two (2) days per week, increasing to four (4) days per week effective July 1, 2026.

The specific on-site days will be determined by the department based on operational requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Final Filing Date: 6/16/2026