Enterprise Cloud Architect

• Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

• This position in located in the Riverpoint Marketplace area of West Sacramento (10 minutes from downtown), near the IKEA. Our building offers a free parking lot to employees and is within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops.

• Will be required work at remote facilities or incidents to affect repairs onsite, which can involve overnight travel. Hardware repair requires occasional lifting of PC’s and printers which should not exceed 40 pounds., Filing a job application “within the time” shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or

• Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement or

• Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing date specified on the job vacancy announcement. For the purposes of determining whether an application has been filed within the time as set forth above, any dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date the application was filed.

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 designing, administering, or supporting Microsoft Azure enterprise environments.
• Experience managing or supporting AWS or other cloud service provider environments.
• Experience with Azure Landing Zones, AWS account structures, cloud networking, identity and access management, monitoring, logging, backup, recovery, governance, and cost management.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control, privileged access management, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, or comparable cloud-native security and monitoring tools.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub, source control, infrastructure-as-code, automation, scripting, templates, and repeatable deployment processes.
• Experience developing architecture diagrams, technical standards, implementation plans, operational procedures, and executive-level technical briefings.
• Experience evaluating vendor solutions, cloud service requirements, licensing models, security controls, support models, and procurement-related technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security principles, cloud governance, change management, risk management, and operational support practices.
• Advanced IT-related degrees, Azure certification, AWS certification, cloud architecture certification, or equivalent professional experience., 3. Describe your experience working in a team environment.

1. Describe your experience working in Information Technology.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!, Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the questions below, in addition to submitting any other required documents. Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the postmarked date will be considered for appointment. This SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate’s interest and experience involving this position. The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Arial 12-point font size. Resumes will not be considered as a response to this SOQ. Please number and re-state the question prior to response.

Please describe your work experience, education, and training that qualifies you to perform the duties as listed on the duty statement for this position.

1. Describe why you are interested in this position and why you believe your technical experience makes you the most qualified candidate for the position.

2. Explain a time you had managed a project from start to finish.