Cloud Infrastructure Architect

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist III to serve as a Cloud Technology Architect within the Information Technology Branch. This expert level role provides architectural leadership for EDD’s enterprise cloud platforms and supports mission critical systems used statewide.

The successful candidate will design and guide modern cloud infrastructure solutions, collaborate with executive and technical leaders, and ensure secure, scalable, and resilient environments that advance EDD’s modernization efforts.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee., The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD. Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov, A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED. The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. Your response to the SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, formatted in 11 point Arial font, and include the Job Control number and your name.

1. Please describe your experience with cloud infrastructure. Please provide examples of the environment built and the tools and methodologies you used to ensure proper alignment of responsibilities.
2. The team is falling behind on deadlines; describe the steps you would use to get them back on track.

Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statements or meet the format criteria above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

Are you a seasoned Information Technology professional with deep expertise in cloud architecture, enterprise systems engineering, and large scale modernization? Do you excel in designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments? Are you looking for a high impact role where your leadership and technical vision directly strengthen statewide services relied on by millions of Californians? If so, the Employment Development Department (EDD) has an exciting opportunity for you., 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., 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., 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:

• Possess effective interpersonal and professional qualities with the ability to build valuable internal and external relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of management and staff.
• Experience working on large scale enterprise information technology projects.
• Demonstrates robust understanding of security protocols, authentication, and authorization.
• Capable of using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Works comfortably with concepts at a high level of complexity.
• Makes good decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Uses time & resources effectively & efficiently.
• Produces results working independently and in a team.
• Ability to learn emerging technologies that may become necessary to support the organization’s business and long-term strategic plan.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field of study.
• Certified Solutions Architect (CSA) or Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) credentials for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• 6-8 years of experience in transformation to cloud technologies, such as Application-Platform-as-a-Service (aPaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS).
• Strong ability to provide strategic technical direction, influence, and expertise to drive continuous improvement of an organization’s use of Cloud technology.
• Exceptional analytical, creative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to provide valuable suggestions and solutions in the delivery of products and services for technology and business process modernization.
• Security principals around external access to include Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).
• Identity principals for zero-standing, least privilege, and zero-trust security models.
• Application integration.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more., Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.