California State Agencies Seek Tech Talent with New Job Openings
California’s Department of Technology, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Employment Development Department are actively recruiting for a range of technical positions, signaling a continued investment in bolstering the state’s digital infrastructure.
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking an IT Manager II to lead its Mainframe Services Section, with a monthly salary range of $11,388 to $13,842; applications are due October 25. This role will oversee systems critical to unemployment and disability insurance benefits. The California Department of Technology (CDT) has an opening for an IT Specialist I System Administrator in Rancho Cordova, offering a salary of $6,513 to $10,537 per month, with a November 5 application deadline. The position focuses on maintaining the state’s mainframe and database environments. Finally, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is hiring a Lead Security Analyst (IT Specialist II) with a salary range of $8,625 to $11,905 per month, and an application deadline of October 28, to protect the DMV’s information systems from growing cybersecurity threats – a concern highlighted in recent cybersecurity advisories from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
The Lead Security Analyst position at the DMV is a 24/7 operational role requiring incident response, forensic analysis, and coordination with state and federal agencies. Desirable qualifications include experience with SIEM solutions and expertise in vulnerability management. The CDT’s System Administrator role requires knowledge of z/OS hardware and software, while the EDD’s IT Manager II position emphasizes project management and resource allocation. These openings come as California faces increasing demand for secure and efficient digital government services, as outlined in the state’s Digital California initiative.
Officials stated that these positions are vital to maintaining the functionality of essential state services and protecting sensitive data. Further details about each position, including duty statements, are available through the respective department’s job postings.
