Job Posting: Senior System Administrator
Department of Child Support Services
JC-509620 - Senior System Administrator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 3/19/2026
Job Description and Duties
Are you an energetic, self-motivated, creative problem-solver with attention to detail? If so, we encourage you to apply!
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) performs systems administrator work and participates with other Information Technology (IT) Specialists within the Section on projects of a very complex nature or unusually broad scope in the System Administration 2 Section, Infrastructure & Operations Branch, within Technology Services Division (TSD).
The incumbent will:
If this sounds like a positive and exciting opportunity for you, then apply and tell us why. We would love to have you join our team!
Working Conditions
Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is a diverse, family-friendly organization. The headquarters office is in Rancho Cordova, convenient to Highway 50, with free parking, close to restaurants and shopping. The facility consists of a standard office workspace, within a 2-story building, and may require sitting for extended periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings.
The position requires occasional travel to off-site meeting locations, conferences, or training. The work environment is fast-paced and requires the incumbent to be flexible, use good time management practices, and effectively identify priorities to complete assignments in a timely manner.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work two days, each week, on-site at our headquarters office in Rancho Cordova, CA; however, changes to the hybrid/telework program are at the departments and/or Governor's discretion.
DCSS does utilize a shared workspace or "hoteling" when working in the office. All employees may be required to report in person to the Rancho Cordova headquarters and/or off-site events or locations, as determined by management.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
Additional Documents
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact: James Boyd (916) 464-5200 ext: 5372 personnelhelp@dcss.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Application Instructions
A detailed electronic application package submitted through your Cal Career account is highly recommended. Applications submitted electronically must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Required Application Documents
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Statement of Qualifications and Instructions
The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative description of how an applicants education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidates ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
The hiring manager will review the Statement of Qualifications and is considered the first interview for this position.
Disclaimer
Applicants who fail to follow the format instructions or fail to submit a Statement of Qualifications as required will be disqualified from the selection process.
FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.