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# Information Technology Specialist II - Telework Hybrid

- **Company:** California Department of Public Health
- **Location:** Sacramento County, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $103,500.0 - $138,684.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Client Server Models, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Configuration Management, Code Review, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Oracle Exadata, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Oracle SQL Developer, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Salesforce.Com, Secure Coding, Shell Script, Vault (Revision Control System), PL-SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Databases, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Oracle Enterprise Manager, System Availability, Snowflake, Indexer, Information Technology, Toad (Software), Cloud Migration, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Monitoring, Restful APIs, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=534070

## About the Role

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, root cause analysis. Experience implementing backup and recovery, high availability, replication, database security, encryption, auditing, vulnerability remediation, and compliance controls. Experience supporting ETL/ELT processes, data integrations, and large-scale data migrations across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and cloud platforms. Proficient with TOAD for Oracle, Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), SQL*Plus, SSMS, pgAdmin, SnowSQL, MobaXterm and database monitoring tools. Experience developing automation solutions using PL/SQL, Python, Shell scripting, PowerShell, REST APIs, OCI CLI, Terraform, or Ansible. Working knowledge of SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Salesforce, and ServiceNow. Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, project management, and mentoring skills supporting enterprise database and cloud modernization initiatives.

## Description

The Department of Motor Vehicles' Infrastructure Branch is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) to support the engineering efforts of the Database Administration Group (DAG) within the Client/Server DBA Unit. Under the general direction of an Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the ITS II will serve as a senior development DBA, responsible for the ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support of DMV's mission-critical data infrastructure. This position plays a key role in the department's ongoing transition to cloud-based platforms (PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS), including support for specialized SaaS systems. Some duties may include, but not limited to: Database Design & Development Support; Performance Tuning & Code Review; Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) Development & Data Integration; Secure Development & Access Control; Development Lifecycle Integration; Data Architecture & Modeling; Environment & Configuration Management; Security &
Compliance Oversight; Mentoring; Issue Resolution & Analysis

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process., Part-time telework available. Telework requires California residency. This position offers hybrid telework opportunities; however, telework arrangements are subject to change at any time based on State & departmental operational needs. Employees may be required to report to the office as necessary., DMV operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The incumbent may be required to carry a work cell phone and laptop. There may also be times when the incumbent is required to attend an out-of-town conference, or work evenings and weekends to maintain project schedules. The position may be required to occasionally report to the designated office location in DMV headquarters at 2415 First Avenue, Sacramento, California, 95818. Travel expenses related to reporting to designated office is employee's own responsibility and is not eligible for reimbursement., The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

 * Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
 * Resume is required and must be included.
 * Other -
A written response to the item(s) listed in the Written Response section below, no more than 2 page(s) in length with no less than Arial 12-point font and 1-inch margins, submitted as a separate document. A resume does not take the place of a written response.
Written responses may be similar in format to a Statement of Qualifications. Be sure to follow all instructions closely. For helpful tips on crafting a strong SOQ, view CalHR's video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-mGmyx1TY.
Candidates are advised to:

 + use simple formatting (avoid justified text, large text boxes, or custom bullets),
 + use standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman,
 + left-align the text,
 + save the written response as a PDF document, and "flatten" it before uploading by printing to PDF or using the "Save as PDF" feature, and
 + submit or upload the written response PDF document as part of the application package.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting., Experience administering and supporting mission-critical Oracle database environments with a focus on high availability, performance, security, and disaster recovery. Extensive experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, Multitenant (CDB/PDB), Exadata, GoldenGate, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM). Experience administering Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including Database Services, Exadata Cloud Service, Autonomous Database, IAM, Vault, Monitoring, Backup, and Disaster Recovery. Experience planning, testing, and implementing Oracle Release Updates (RU), Grid Infrastructure, Exadata, database, middleware, and operating system patching while minimizing business impact and ensuring compliance with security requirements. Experience leading database upgrades, migrations, cloud modernization initiatives, and technology refresh projects. Expert knowledge of Oracle performance tuning, SQL and PL/SQL optimization, AWR/ASH analysis, execution plans, indexing, capacity planning, and, 1. Describe your experience administering enterprise Oracle database environments, including RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, Exadata, Multitenant, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Include the size and complexity of the environments supported.

 2. Describe a complex Oracle database issue you resolved involving performance, availability, recovery, security, or patching. Explain the problem, analysis performed, actions taken, and results achieved.
 3. Describe your experience leading Oracle database upgrades, migrations, cloud modernization initiatives, and patching activities. Include your experience with Release Updates (RU), Grid Infrastructure, operating system patching, automation, and risk mitigation.