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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** California Department of Public Health - **Location:** Sacramento County, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $114,084.0 - $152,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networks, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Computer Network Technologies, IT Architecture, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=518490 ## 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: * Knowledge of interoperability of multiple architectural platforms and systems. * Knowledge of the development and application of technology in the business environment. * Ability to produce technical enterprise level architectural design outputs. * Ability to provide architecture consulting services to Agencies/Departments. * Strong leadership skills to facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise technology systems and design. * Experience in delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences. * Excellent written skills for preparing reports and briefings. * Ability to bridge the strategic intent and practical application across multiple domains. * Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplined work groups. * Skills with leading efforts to create technological solutions and architectures impacting critical areas of the business. * Formal business and IT architecture training/education. ## Description In this role, the successful candidate will act as the lead Network Architect for CDTFA, including all aspects of the enterprise network. In addition, the Network Architect will provide guidance to and mentor other members of the network and information technology teams, delegate responsibilities to other Network Administrators, and monitor network performance.The ideal candidate will be an expert in networking technology, including: public cloud networking (Azure and AWS), switching, routing, firewalls, as well as networking concepts, topologies, and technologies. At CDTFA, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. As such, we offer 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., 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. Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program. This is a re-advertisement of JC-496523. If you previously applied under JC-496523 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-518490 in order to be considered. This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin., * May be required to travel frequently to various offices and locations throughout the State and surrounding areas to provide client services, attend meetings, conferences and training., 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). 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)., 1.Describe how your work experience and education qualifies you for the role and responsibilities of this position based on the duty statement. Resumes and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. 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