Job Description
Join California's premier public service team as a Senior IT Specialist in San Jose. Enjoy unmatched job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape technology solutions that directly impact millions of Californians. We're urgently seeking dedicated professionals to fill this critical role in our modernization initiative.
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive salary with 12% retirement contribution
- Generous vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
- Low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Pension plan with lifetime benefits
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level IT infrastructure systems
- Lead cybersecurity protocols and incident response protocols
- Coordinate cross-departmental technology integration projects
- Develop technical documentation and user training materials
- Manage vendor relationships and contract compliance
- Analyze system performance and recommend optimization strategies
- Ensure compliance with state and federal IT regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure management
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and virtualization
- Experience with state procurement processes and compliance frameworks
- Strong analytical skills and project management experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a California state security clearance