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# Network Engineering Manager

- **Company:** California Department of Public Health
- **Location:** Sacramento County, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $112,644.0 - $150,948.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Interoperability, Network Security, Network Architecture, Remote Access Technology, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=536625

## About the Role

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:

 * Experience supervising, leading, or directing network engineering staff, including assigning work, developing employees, evaluating performance, and building succession coverage.
 * Experience planning and delivering enterprise LAN, WAN, remote connectivity, and network security solutions across multiple locations.
 * Experience reviewing network architectures and detailed designs for reliability, scalability, interoperability, security, and operational supportability.
 * Experience leading the resolution of complex network incidents and coordinating technical teams, service providers, and business stakeholders during service disruptions.
 * Experience using monitoring, performance, and capacity data to assess network health, diagnose problems, and plan improvements.
 * Experience managing competing operational and project priorities, estimating staff effort, tracking deliverables, and communicating risks and status to leadership.
 * Experience collaborating with external agencies, telecommunications providers, vendors, and internal technology teams on shared infrastructure services.
 * Experience developing technical roadmaps, evaluating alternatives, and preparing recommendations that address business requirements, cost, risk, and service continuity.
 * Ability to communicate complex technical issues and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences, orally and in writing.

## Description

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging leadership opportunity that will provide you with valuable technical leadership experience, extensive variety, and frequent interaction with managers, staff, and business partners throughout the Information Technology Branch? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to serve as the Network Engineering Manager within the Enterprise Infrastructure Services section.

In this role, you will lead the Network Engineering Group responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the network infrastructure supporting EDD's central campus and approximately 350 field office locations throughout California. The group's responsibilities include local and wide area networks, remote access, firewall protection, gateways, and connectivity between enterprise systems and services.

The Network Engineering Manager provides technical direction to network engineering staff, reviews architecture and detailed designs, and ensures new solutions are reliable, secure, scalable, and compatible with EDD's existing environment. The position leads major network engineering initiatives, oversees Tier 3 support for complex issues, and uses performance and capacity information to identify and guide improvements. The manager works closely with Network Operations, other EDD teams, the California Department of Technology, and service providers to maintain statewide connectivity and resolve service disruptions.

The position also manages the group's workload and resources, establishes priorities, develops staff, and supports succession planning. The Network Engineering Manager communicates project status, technical recommendations, service risks, and operational needs to leadership and business partners. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a team whose work directly supports the availability, reliability, and security of critical services used throughout EDD.

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