Cloud Infrastructure Architect (Information Technology Specialist III)

Job Description and Duties 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. Are you a seasoned Information Technology professional with deep expertise in cloud architecture, enterprise systems engineering, and large scale modernization? Do you excel in designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments? Are you looking for a high impact role where your leadership and technical vision directly strengthen statewide services relied on by millions of Californians? If so, the Employment Development Department (EDD) has an exciting opportunity for you. The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist III to serve as a Cloud Technology Architect within the Information Technology Branch. This expert level role provides architectural leadership for EDD’s enterprise cloud platforms and supports mission critical systems used statewide. The successful candidate will design and guide modern cloud infrastructure solutions, collaborate with executive and technical leaders, and ensure secure, scalable, and resilient environments that advance EDD’s modernization efforts. 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. 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. Position Located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more. Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building! 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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 If selected for hire, 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 III Bulletin For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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: • Possess effective interpersonal and professional qualities with the ability to build valuable internal and external relationships with a wide variety of people. • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of management and staff. • Experience working on large scale enterprise information technology projects. • Demonstrates robust understanding of security protocols, authentication, and authorization. • Capable of using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Works comfortably with concepts at a high level of complexity. • Makes good decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment. • Uses time & resources effectively & efficiently. • Produces results working independently and in a team. • Ability to learn emerging technologies that may become necessary to support the organization's business and long-term strategic plan. • Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field of study. • Certified Solutions Architect (CSA) or Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) credentials for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. • 6-8 years of experience in transformation to cloud technologies, such as Application-Platform-as-a-Service (aPaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS). • Strong ability to provide strategic technical direction, influence, and expertise to drive continuous improvement of an organization's use of Cloud technology. • Exceptional analytical, creative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to provide valuable suggestions and solutions in the delivery of products and services for technology and business process modernization. • Security principals around external access to include Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). • Identity principals for zero-standing, least privilege, and zero-trust security models. • Application integration. Statement of Qualifications Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED. The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. Your response to the SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, formatted in 11 point Arial font, and include the Job Control number and your name. • Please describe your experience with cloud infrastructure. Please provide examples of the environment built and the tools and methodologies you used to ensure proper alignment of responsibilities. • The team is falling behind on deadlines; describe the steps you would use to get them back on track. Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statements or meet the format criteria above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.