Job Posting: Cloud Engineer Lead
Department of Social Services JC-508430 - Cloud Engineer Lead INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III $9,507.00 - $12,740.00 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: 2/27/2026
Job Description and Duties
Are you a technical expert with a passion for building and securing enterprise-scale cloud environments? The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Information Systems Division (ISD), is seeking a Cloud Engineer Lead (Information Technology Specialist III) to drive the technical execution of our cloud strategy. We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to lead the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise cloud platforms and services.
Within the Operations and Management Branch of the Information Systems Division,
This role serves as a senior technical authority, translating cloud architecture and strategy into secure, scalable, cost-effective, and high-performance cloud solutions that enable operational excellence and support mission-critical business systems.
As a key member of the Operations and Management Branch, the ITS III Cloud Engineer works closely with Cloud Architects, security teams, development teams, and enterprise stakeholders to design, build, govern, and optimize cloud environments. This position emphasizes hands-on engineering leadership, automation, governance enforcement, and operational excellence across cloud platforms.
The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate across organizational teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions aligned with enterprise strategy, security, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Engineering Leadership: Lead the deployment of enterprise cloud solutions, overseeing technical recovery, resiliency strategies, and operational readiness. • Automation & DevOps: Build and integrate DevOps pipelines and automation frameworks to support VM-based workloads. • Governance & Security: Implement and enforce cloud governance controls, including identity integrations (MFA, RBAC), resource tagging, and security posture management. • Optimization & Research: Monitor cloud performance, execute cost-management practices, and conduct Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for emerging technologies. • Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff while serving as a key advisor to leadership on cloud capabilities.
Working Conditions
This position has been designated as eligible for telework. The position will require a minimum of 2 days in the office. The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance of the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmers' markets, and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80. This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order N-22-25 and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: Jeff Chen (916) 275-0037 jeff.chen@dss.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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Save Job