Network Engineer

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I the incumbent will provide network technical services at the expert-level for more complex Network implementations. The incumbent works independently as a high-level technician specialist on the maintenance on larger and more complex Network systems and acts as a team lead on the larger and more complex systems software projects. The incumbent will work closely with customers as well as other Department of Justice service areas in the analysis of business and technical requirements, product specifications, and design necessary to develop and implement Network components, functions, hardware, and software.

This will include the more complex Network installations and configurations as well as tuning, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. The incumbent contributes toward the growth of the Technology Support Bureau into a customer-focused service organization. Additionally, the incumbent will continuously improve communications and relationships with subordinates, peers, management, customers, and vendors.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Code #: JC-508527

Position #(s):

-027,
-014

Working Title
:
Network Engineer

Classification
: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary Range
: $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
:
Day Shift

Work Week
:
Monday-Friday

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Technology Support Bureau, Production & Network Services Branch, Network Production Services Section, WAN/LAN Unit.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at

Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 484. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Find the Alternate Range Criteria here:
State HR Professionals - CalHR

Established 1/31/18, Pay Letters 18-04 and 18-05.

Range

A. This range shall apply to persons who do not meet the criteria for Range B or Range

C.

Range

B. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed two years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.

Range

C. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed four years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.:
When the requirements for the criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676. Upon movement to Range C, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.674 shall apply.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!