Cloud Engineer

The incumbent must reside in California at the time of appointment pursuant to California Government Code section 14200.

California's long-awaited statewide Cradle-to-Career Data System has launched. You can help build a statewide system that brings together existing data with an aim of addressing barriers to opportunity from early learning, through K-12, college, and career. The Cloud Engineer will fill a lead role in the design, development, maintenance, and operation of the Data System.

About You
You are a systems and platform thinker that loves enabling data teams with tools to do their work efficiently and effectively. The following captures the intersection of your interests and expertise:
•   You learn and engage in the modern data stack ecosystem, and enjoy staying up to date on emerging and best practices.
•   You keep knowledge fresh on platforms and are willing to get in and support the team on testing and implementing platforms.
•   You enjoy creating and building new and innovative cloud solutions.
•   You enjoy communicating technical and architectural tradeoffs clearly to different audiences.
•   You value simplicity and elegance in architecting solutions over needless complexity, and have a sixth sense for evaluating platforms that are fit for purpose.
•   You value good documentation and guidance to help others successfully use data platforms.
•   You take pleasure in sharing your knowledge and experience with others to help them succeed in adopting modern data practices.
•   You relish demonstrating the value of a cloud-first approach to data tools and the benefits of applying software engineering approaches to data work and are eager to hands-on engage with project work to ensure that value is communicated.
•   You are excited about applying your talents to improve the lives of Californians. This position provides telework opportunities, including the ability to work partially remote. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
•   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III Additional Documents
•   Job Application Package Checklist
•   Duty Statement Position Details Job Code :
JC-467943

Position (s):
-002

Working Title:
Cloud Engineer

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III $9,230.00 - $12,369.00

of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information The Office of Cradle-to-Career Data (C2C) is a recently established office working to build a new statewide data system that will provide tools to help students reach their goals and deliver information on education and workforce outcomes. The office is building a suite of user-friendly resources focused on early learning through K-12 and higher education, as well as on the financial aid and social services that help students reach their goals. The vision is to foster evidence-based decision-making to help Californians build more equitable futures and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
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Special Requirements
•   The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. In your responses to each question, please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
•   Describe your experience developing, implementing, and integrating cloud solutions. Provide examples from previous projects detailing the project, your direct engineering contributions, your approach taken, challenges faced, the project outcome, and lessons learned.
•   Describe your experience applying software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies when engineering cloud solutions. Provide examples from previous projects detailing the SDLC project, your involvement in the project, your use of tooling for its management, the methodology employed (e.g., agile, waterfall, hybrid), and how deployments were managed.
•   Describe your experience with securing cloud solutions. Provide examples from previous projects detailing how you achieved adherence to the security frameworks, standards, and policy directives; and how you achieved compliance by monitoring, logging, and alerting. Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 4/9/2025
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).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Cradle-to-Career
CalHR
Attn: Human Resources Office - C&H Unit
1515 S Street
North Building, Suite 500
Sacramento , CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Cradle-to-Career
CalHR
Human Resources Office - C&H Unit
th Street

Sacramento , CA 95811

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

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 . 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
•  Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. 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.

Desirable Qualifications 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:
•   Current AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
•   Current AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
•   Experience implementing solutions adhering to the AWS Well-Architected Framework
•   Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
•   Experience integrating disparate data systems
•   Experience integrating cloud-based data warehouse solutions
•   Experience integrating Master Data Management (MDM) solutions
•   Experience implementing industry standard Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
•   Experience monitoring systems stability and performance and ensure system availability, reliability, and usability
•   Experience managing agile teams of professionals and effectively coaching them to achieve high performance
•   Experience implementing cloud security best practices and compliance standards . click apply for full job details