Application Developer Security/DevOps Engineer

This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to five (5) days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under direction of the Information Technology (IT) Supervisor II, the IT Specialist I in the Department of General Services, Enterprise Technology Solutions in the Custom Application Solutions section, within the Software Engineering domain, will build and support custom application code release and bring processes for development & deployment automation with increased security posture.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you may still be considered, and there is no need to reapply.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes., The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations. Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

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:

• Experience configuring and administering Azure DevOps (ADO) projects, including Repos, Boards, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Test Plans.
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (YAML and/or classic) in Azure DevOps for .NET and web applications, including build, test, and multi-stage deployments.
• Proficiency with Git-based workflows, including branching strategies (develop/main, feature branches), pull requests, code reviews, and enforcing branch policies.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in Azure, such as App Service, ,Storage, and Application Gateway, including environment-specific configuration (Dev/Test/UAT/Prod).
• Experience using "infrastructure as code" tools (such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) to create and update Azure resources in a repeatable way instead of doing everything manually in the portal.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Azure networking and security, including virtual networks, network security groups, access roles.
• Experience adding security checks into CI/CD pipelines, such as code scanning, dependency/vulnerability checks, and safe handling of secrets as part of a DevSecOps approach.
• Experience performing Azure DevOps org/project administration, including managing permissions, security groups, service connections, variable groups, environments, and license/usage governance.
• Ability to document and maintain build/release processes, runbooks, and environment diagrams, and to support audits and operational handoffs.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid Scrum/Waterfall environments, collaborating with developers, testers, operations, and business stakeholders, with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in C#, T-SQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, component architecture, services, routing, and RxJS
• Experience with .NET MVC, Web API, building responsive UIs and cross-browser compatible layouts.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Prime Location and Amenities: DGS's headquarters boasts features like the 7.5-acre River Walk Park, stunning views, convenient & affordable parking, and a state-of-the-art fitness center for all employees., There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts