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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Disaster Recovery & Network Services Manager - **Company:** California State Teachers Retirement System - **Location:** West Sacramento, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,644.0 - $150,948.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Disaster Recovery, Dynamic Trunking Protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Service, Wide Area Networks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gjjftp ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineer or IT related field. + Over five years of experience directly managing IT technical teams of five or more members. + Over five years of hands-on experience working with Cisco routing protocols (i.e., BGP, EIGRP, etc.) + Over five years of hands-on experience working with Cisco switching protocols (i.e., RSTP, MSTP, VTP, DTP, LACP, etc.) + Over five years of hands-on experience working with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, Strata, Prisma, SD-WAN, etc. + Over five years of hands-on experience working with public cloud networking (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google, etc.) + Over five years of hands-on experience designing and developing IT disaster recovery solutions. + Over five years of hands-on experience developing and implementing IT disaster recovery policies, standards and processes., 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 with CalSTRS. ## Description The IT Infrastructure and Operations Division manages the core technology infrastructure needed to support the CalSTRS business. This infrastructure includes client technology; network, servers, and storage infrastructure; and technology disaster recovery. The IT Infrastructure and Operations Division also provides technology related operational support for CalSTRS and is comprised of the following team: Client Technology Infrastructure, Audiovisual Services, Client Technology Services, Technology Disaster Recovery, Network Infrastructure, Service Desk and System & Security Administration. Under general direction of the Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations, the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) of IT Disaster Recovery & Network Services is primarily responsible for ensuring that the business technology systems are operational and available for conducting CalSTRS business. The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs CalSTRS's IT Disaster Recovery (DR) & Network Services section to ensure enterprise IT systems are reliable, secure, and aligned with business objectives. The incumbent provides leadership over disaster recovery, network planning, architecture, engineering, administration, and operational support. The incumbent directs the development and execution of IT DR & Network Services strategies, makes high level decisions and is results oriented, plays a major role in formulating IT strategy and policy, and manages the most complex IT projects., (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. 1.Describe your experience as a senior IT manager overseeing an implementation vendor through a large-scale IT project from initiation to completion. Provide project scope and highlight your leadership approach, vendor management strategies and how you ensured project objectives are met. 2. Describe your most recent IT disaster recovery exercise you led. Highlight your role, the exercise scope, recovery strategies, specific technologies involved, and what unexpected issues went wrong during the recovery process. EXAM: This position requires a current **Information Technology Manager I** examination. If you need to take the examination or if your score has expired,click here (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1754) to gain list eligibility. CalSTRS Personal Trading Program Investment Branch employees are required to participate in the CalSTRS Personal Trading Program which allows CalSTRS to monitor employees' personal trading transactions in order to reduce risks associated with insider trading, front running, and misusing material non-public information. Upon accepting a position within the Investment Branch, you will be required to disclose your personal broker account information and be required to utilize a personal broker from a designated list as provided by CalSTRS. Background Investigation Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a _Personal History Statement_ and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records. CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the Conflict of Interest Code (https://www.calstrs.com/files/7e818a3e7/ConflictofInterestCode.pdf) that applies to CalSTRS team members and the Political Reform Act (https://www.fppc.ca.gov/the-law/the-political-reform-act.html) , which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) (http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html) . Incompatible Activities This position is subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 19990 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes\_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=19990.) . Upon accepting a position at CalSTRS, you will also be required to comply with the CalSTRS Incompatible Activities Policy by ensuring that outside work or activities are compatible and align with your professional activities or workplace obligations. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date:8/7/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply., Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. 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