Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Enterprise Information Technology Engineer I/II)
Salary
$134,643.60 - $164,062.08 Annually
Location
San Jose
Job Type
Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
202601690
DEPART
Information Technology
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.
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About the Department
The City of San José innovates to provide exceptional civic services using advanced technologies to help our community thrive.
As one of the largest cities in the nation, the City manages a large set of services and assets and operates on a budget of $5.5 billion, with approximately 7,000 employees, serving about 1 million residents and 80,000 businesses in the heart of Silicon Valley.
The Information Technology Department's (ITD) mission is to enrich the quality of life in San José through innovation, collaboration, and engagement. ITD enables that mission through business and infrastructure systems, cybersecurity, data management and analysis, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), productivity and collaboration tools, the San José 311 resident experience platform, data equity and privacy programs, and strategic planning. San José is powered by truly great people, a robust technology environment, and a strong sense of purpose.
The IT department is a leader in innovation, embracing cutting-edge technologies and pioneering solutions to enhance efficiency and quality of life in San José. As part of this effort, the City leads a national initiative for AI through the GovAI Coalition, which was established to give local governments a voice in shaping the future of AI, ensuring it is developed responsibly and for the public good.
Promoting the City's commitment to equity and inclusion, we believe that all members of the community, regardless of background, have access to the tools and resources needed to thrive in the digital age. San José is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which boasts a rich history in technology, education, and agriculture. Over half of San José residents speak a language other than English at home, highlighting the importance of language accessibility in all City services. By fostering inclusivity, promoting digital literacy, and building accessible platforms, we are advancing technology while creating a more equitable future for everyone.
At the City of San José, we promote work-life alignment and a focus on growth to bring out the best in our people. Come join us in making San José the most vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and innovative city in the nation! Visit the Information Technology Department's website to learn about our culture, vision, leadership, and innovative initiatives.
Position Duties
NOTE - The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, if you would like your application to be included in the first review. Candidates who pass the first application review round will be invited to interviews on the week of August 17, 2026. If you miss the first review, your application will not be reviewed until the previous round has been completed.
The City of San José is creating the civic technology foundation that helps our community thrive every day. Do you have the skills and sense of service it takes? If yes, read on…
This is an exciting opportunity in the Information Technology Department. The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will be a subject matter expert in the server infrastructure team. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in administering, supporting, troubleshooting, and managing hybrid Cloud environment. The candidate should be familiar with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform, enterprise file share/storage, backup and recovery, antivirus software, SolarWinds monitor software, and PowerShell script automation.
As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will need to possess strong technical leadership skills, be able to work well with both technical and non-technical staff and have excellent communication skills. In this position, you will own, manage, and be able to complete projects from beginning to end in a timely fashion and must be able to work in a dynamic environment with a mixture of operational tasks and project assignments.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
Please note that the Infrastructure Cloud Engineer position is currently eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (32 hours on site, 8 hours remote). The schedule for working remotely and onsite is subject to change.
Salary Information: The final candidate's qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Information Technology Engineer (EITE) I/II classification shall also receive approximately five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
Salary Range (including the 5% NPWI):
The EITE I/II classification is represented by the Municipal Employees Federation(MEF) AFSCME, Local 101 bargaining unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Acceptable Substitution:
Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.)
Passing a San José Police Department background check is a condition of employment.
Other Qualifications
Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. The ideal candidate will also possess a combination of the following knowledge and experience:
Ability to understand complexities of enterprise infrastructure and how to leverage technologies (Windows networking, Windows server clustering, storage, load balancing, etc.) for citywide benefits. Strong technical hands-on experience in designing, configuring, implementing, managing, troubleshooting and administering current technologies such as:
Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of the problem; collects information and uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
Continuous Improvement - Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.
Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.
Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection, or the hiring processes, please contact Felipa Perez at felipa.perez@sanjoseca.gov.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
AI and the Hiring Process
We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the Citys benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.
For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
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This position may require a State of California Drivers License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your drivers license, or your ability to possess a valid drivers license.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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If you have a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university.
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How many years of experience do you have in increasingly progressive experience equivalent to performing technical work of complex difficulty to provide desktop, data security, application and system administration, and server or network administration or software applications to support end users, electronic business systems/solutions, and software applications for high availability and uptime?
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The Enterprise Information Technology Engineer I/II positions requires an industry certification that demonstrates expertise in the relevant information technology field, such as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certificate for Windows Server Enterprise, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Network Associate (CCNA) certification, Brocade Professional IP Administrator (BPIPA) certification, OR an equivalent professional, industry recognized certification acceptable to the City. Please specify the certifications that you possess (select all that apply):
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Please select the areas of technical competency where you have comprehensive enterprise-level experience in the configuration and ongoing support (check ALL that apply):
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From the areas you selected above, please provide a detailed description of your experience and include the specific software solutions or tools you've used, along with the number of years of experience for each competency.
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Explain your hands-on experience managing hybrid infrastructure, including on-premises systems and cloud services. Include the technologies and tools you have used and supported to maintain operational stability.
Required Question
Employer City of San Jose
Address 200 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, California, 95113
Phone (408) 535-1285
Website https://www.sanjoseca.gov/