DevOps Engineer

Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) works as a Lead in the Dev Ops Section, Infrastructure and Operations Branch ,within Technology Services Division (TSD) to support the daily operations of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline for the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) System and other Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) Applications., The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) promotes parental responsibility to enhance the well-being of children by providing child support services to establish parentage and collect child support. This is a great opportunity to work for a progressive and innovative organization that cares about children, and to collaborate with individuals who value and care about their staff. DCSS provides an environment where creativity and productivity are encouraged, recognized, and rewarded., DCSS believes in the dignity and intrinsic value of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support employees of all races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, experiences, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and any other category people use to define themselves. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity, embrace cultural sensitivity, foster positive relationships, and center equity in practice and policy. DCSS believes equity is an essential component of a successful child support program and delivers quality services that embrace a vision of all parents engaged in supporting their children., completed & detailed State of California (CA) Employment Application (STD.678) must be received in the Human Resources Branch or postmarked by the final filing date.

To determine eligibility and salaries; please include the following:

• From and To dates (month/day/year or "Present").

• State of CA Classification Titles (e.g., ITA, ITS I, etc.) not Working Titles as listed on the Duty Statement [if applicable]).

• Hours Worked per Week (20, 40, etc.).

• Duties Performed - Be specific and detailed about the IT duties you performed.

• On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Job Control Number and Position Title in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" Section.

• Cover Letters, Resumes, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DOES NOT replace the required Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678).

• For experience and/or education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that Minimum Qualifications can be determined, applicants MUST include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678).

• Do not include your Social Security Number, method of eligibility, or LEAP information in your application package.

Failure to provide the information listed above may disqualify you from consideration for this recruitment.

All required documents listed in the "Required Application Documents" section must be submitted.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your Cal Career account, please mail the required application package to the mailing address provided above in the "Application Instructions" section. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Mailed applications must include a signature., 1. Describe your experience leading IT or Dev Ops project work, including designing or advising system architecture, establishing technical standards, or developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines or related tooling. Provide examples that show your ability to guide teams and deliver technical solutions.

2. Explain your experience designing or developing automation scripts, troubleshooting pipeline components, and ensuring secure, reliable CI/CD processes for enterprise applications. Include relevant tools, scripting languages, and outcomes you achieved.
3. Provide examples of how you have collaborated with cross-functional teams (e.g., scrum masters, product owners, support staff) and how you independently identified risks, made decisions, or applied industry best practices to improve delivery quality, reliability, or user experience.

Are you an energetic, self-motivated, creative problem-solver with attention to detail? If so, we encourage you to apply!, The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate's 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.

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 department's 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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. We do not accept STEM-OPT. DCSS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.