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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Software Specialist - **Company:** California Department of Public Health - **Location:** Sacramento County, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $78,156.0 - $126,444.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, System Configuration, Desktop Virtualization, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Kerberos (Protocol), Microsoft SQL Server, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Maintenance, Azure Active Directory, SQL Databases, System Software, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=531437 ## About the Role 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: * In depth experience with MS SQL Server Database Administration. * Strong understanding of server infrastructure platforms and technologies such as: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Azure VMware Services (AVS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Domain Name System (DNS), S3, Kerberos and authentication technologies. * Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining software. * Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute concurrent assignments. ## Description Under direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist I (IT Specialist I) acts as a high-level technical expert on very complex information technology systems and servers as the technical specialist. The incumbent will perform a wide range of the more complex consultative, analytical, and evaluative assignments in order to maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and support the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration's (CDTFA) servers and related components., Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change., California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas - sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others. Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov, 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: Until Filled 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). 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