Information Technology Careers
Enterprise Technology Solutions
Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) is composed of collaborative and supportive teams that innovate with cutting edge technologies, while preserving a positive work-life balance.
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Classification: Information Technology Supervisor II
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $8,504.00 - $11,395.00 per Month
Position Summary: This position, IT Supervisor II, offers subject matter mastery, and recruits, develops, and manages the information security staff responsible for security governance, risk, and compliance functions, as well as the Security Operations Center (SOC) team responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats.
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Provides consultative services as an Information Security subject matter expert, making recommendations throughout DGS by outlining and explaining required security controls through all phases of IT Projects and Systems Development Life Cycle as detailed in Federal Processing Standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publications, and U.S. Internal Revenue Service Safeguard Computer Security Evaluation Matrix utilizing state standards specifications per State Administrative Manual, Statewide Information Management Manual, and State Health Information Policy Manual, in order to achieve state security risk and compliance objectives, support resilient DGS operations, and maintain a secure cyberspace to ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry information security and privacy regulations, business associate agreements, and statewide compliance reporting.
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Plans, organizes, and directs the work of a professional staff by overseeing and supporting information security functions, including the execution of risk assessments, managing security risk Plan of Actions and Milestones, facilitating external compliance audits, independent security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and threats, investigating suspicious activities, containing the threat and/or damage, in order to meet customer demands and expectations, to ensure value-added deliverables in a timely and effective manner.
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Plans, develops, implements, and maintains administrative information security controls by incorporating applicable and current federal, state, and industry standards specifications and lessons learned from previous incidents, in collaboration with all units of ETS utilizing control agency policy templates, in order to mitigate information security risks, protecting the enterprise from threats to DGS information assets to ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.
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Collaborates with ETS management and supervisors on the security incident response process by identifying vulnerabilities and threats, investigating suspicious activities, containing the threat and/or damage, providing timely communication of the incident's progress to internal and external stakeholders, and documenting lessons learned, in order to manage future security risks and quickly restore IT to normal operations to ensure continued operational support of the DGS enterprise.
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Supervises, directs, develops, and reviews the work of subordinate staff by communicating unit goals and objectives, establishing performance expectations, inputting, reviewing and approving/denying timesheets, managing staff requests for time off, maintaining adequate staffing, providing direction and information on OHR processes, and developing timely performance evaluations and training plans, in order to provide opportunities for training, promote upward mobility, provide guidance on personnel performance issues, to ensure equal employment opportunities and a harassment and discrimination-free work environment, utilizing Project Accounting and Leave, applicable bargaining unit contract provisions, the Personnel Operations Manual, DGS policies, procedures and guidelines, State Personnel Board and California Department Human Resources' laws, rules and regulations.
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Attends webinars and forums organized through trusted partner vendors, and state, and federal entities by networking with other state government IT personnel utilizing various forms of communication and collaboration, in order to participate in security governance, risk and compliance meetings, and workshops to ensure staff stays abreast of industry issues, trends, and practices.
Final Filing Date: October 30th, 2025
Classification: Information Technology Manager II
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $11,388.00 - $13,842.00
Position Summary: The Information Security Officer for DGS is responsible for formulating or administering organizational information technology security and privacy policies and programs, specific to the initiation, design, development, testing, operation, and defense of DGS information technology assets and environments, addressing various sources of disruption. The scope of responsibility includes all DGS offices and client agencies.
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Provides direction, guidance, and leadership to managers and subordinate staff throughout security and privacy units, oversees the development of long-range security and privacy roadmaps, and ensures the ongoing operations of the information security and privacy programs so that the department is in compliance with state and federal security and privacy laws, regulations, and policies and DGS assets are protected from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, and deletion.
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Conducts meetings and collaborates with the State Chief Information Security Officer, Agency Information, Security, and Privacy Officers, Director, Chief Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer, Deputy Directors, Office/Branch Chiefs, and Client Agency Directors, regarding security policy setting, security planning, and incident response. Works with other IT chiefs and managers to plan, and implement IT security policies, procedures and controls. Ensures the implementation of security and privacy initiatives are aligned with statewide security and privacy policies, NIST cybersecurity standards, guidelines, best practices, Federal IRS 1075, HIPAA, and CalOHII by identifying gaps in security and privacy protection and developing mitigation plans and recommendations to ensure security and privacy needs are met for many diverse business lines.
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Develops and maintains the Information Security Risk Management Program and Technology Recovery Plan (TRP) for DGS, performing ongoing risk assessments to validate effectiveness and identify potential vulnerabilities that could threaten the security, confidentiality and integrity of DGS' information assets, prepares reports for the Chief Information Officer and the Director outlining proposed security measures in order to minimize risk.
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Oversees information security investigations when actual or suspected violations of DGS information security policies occur, ensures security incident tracking and resolution, presents incident findings to management, control agencies, and law enforcement, utilizing post-incident data, develops action plans from the Enterprise Security Risk (ERS) assessment in order to communicate security, privacy, and risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, reducing further exposure.
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Manages, directs, develops, and reviews the work of subordinate staff by communicating unit goals and objectives, establishing performance expectations, inputting, reviewing and approving/denying timesheets, managing staff requests for time off, maintaining adequate staffing, providing direction and information on OHR processes, and developing timely performance evaluations and training plans, in order to provide opportunities for training, promote upward mobility, provide guidance on personnel performance issues, to ensure equal employment opportunities and a harassment and discrimination-free work environment, utilizing Project Accounting and Leave, applicable bargaining unit contract provisions, the Personnel Operations Manual, DGS policies, procedures and guidelines, State Personnel Board and California Department Human Resources' laws, rules and regulations.
Final Filing Date: November 4, 2025
Classification: Office Technician (Typing)
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 per Month
Position Summary: This position serves as Attendance Clerk (AC) in the Department of General Services for Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS), assistant to the Chief Information Officer, and completes other administrative and clerical functions to support the Administration Office and ETS Staff in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, directives, and guidelines of the Department of General Services (DGS) and CalHR.
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Attendance Clerk
Serves as the Attendance Clerk for Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS), in coordination with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) by assisting staff with the completion and submission of timesheets, Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), benefit enrollment and changes pertaining to appointments, separations, transfers and retirements, entering personnel related information into the Activity Based Management System, resolving timesheet issues, and distributing pay warrants, utilizing the Project Accounting & Leave system, the DGS Attendance Clerk Manual, applicable Bargaining Unit Agreements, and in accordance with California Department of Human Resources and State Personnel Board rules and regulations, in order to report accurate time accounting and submit correct benefit packages to OHR, to ensure accurate and timely submittal of payroll and benefit information is conveyed to the Personnel Specialist in OHR in compliance with state requirements.
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Executive Support
Provides executive support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and ETS Management by preparing, composing, reviewing, and distributing various correspondence to internal and external entities on behalf of the CIO, scheduling meetings, reserving rooms, and managing calendars, in order to process sensitive and confidential documents for ETS to ensure excellent and responsive customer service in accordance with established departmental guidelines, policies and procedures..
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Office Technician (Typing)
Independently provides a variety of the most difficult clerical support duties for ETS by scheduling interviews for management, typing, reviewing, and distributing difficult and sensitive documents, letters and various correspondence, distributing confidential documents, and maintaining database spreadsheets in order to provide timely and accurate customer service, to ensure office needs are met, in compliance with established policies, procedures, and departmental and office guidelines, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other appropriate software.
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Mail Distribution (no more than 15%)
Independently processes and prioritizes incoming mail and documents for ETS by distributing and routing to appropriate staff, tracking and responding to mail inquiries, reviewing and sending outgoing mail, and verifying complete addresses, postage, and appropriate delivery method such as, but not limited to, US Post Office, inter-agency mail, and overnight delivery services, utilizing Microsoft Outlook, inter-office mail, messenger services and personal delivery, in order to provide mail and document handling support to ensure timely delivery.
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Travel Coordinator
Acts as the ETS Division Travel Coordinator, in collaboration with the Office of Fiscal Services, to inform and educate ETS travelers on travel policies and initiatives, disseminate travel policy updates and best practices, attend quarterly travel coordinator meetings, review and obtain approval for monthly travel charges, and other related duties utilizing DGS travel resources in order to act as intermediary between the Statewide Travel Program (STP) and ETS travelers in accordance with the requirements of the California Department of Human Resources, bargaining unit contracts, State Contracting Manual, State Controller’s Office, and DGS policies and procedures.
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Health and Safety within the Zig
Serves as the Safety Coordinator for ETS, in collaboration with DGS’ Office of Risk and Insurance Management by developing and maintaining the Ziggurat Emergency Response Team (ZERT) listing, drafting correspondence to ZERT team members, distributing safety information to staff, maintaining and ordering supplies for the First Aid kits, and attending meetings with the ZERT team in order to provide members with information on departmental emergency procedures and designated safety roles, to ensure a safe and secure workplace.
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May perform back-up assistance for other administrative staff when they are absent or on assignment by attending team meetings and addressing impromptu customer requests, utilizing ServiceNow, Outlook, MS Teams, and other collaborative tools in order to foster a supportive team atmosphere and to ensure continued customer service.
Final Filing Date: November 4, 2025
How to Apply
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Create a CalCareers Profile
- Go to www.calcareers.ca.gov
- Click "Create Account / Log In" from the top navigation bar
- Click "Create Account"
- Complete all required fields
- Click "Create Account"
- You must be logged in for the following steps. If you are not logged in, you will be redirected to the login page.
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Determine Your Classification Level
- Review all specifications for each IT Classification at:
Information Technology Series
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/1400.aspx- Be sure to pay close attention to the Minimum Qualifications required for the classification you are considering.
- Tip: If you are a recent Grad with a Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field, you likely qualify as an IT Specialist I. With additional years of experience, you may qualify at a higher level. However, our professional exam staff will make the final determination.
- Review all specifications for each IT Classification at:
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Take the Exam
- Click on the link below for the exam you are interested in.
- Review the Minimum Qualifications, Position Description, Examination Scope, and other important information from CalHR.
- Preview the exam by clicking the link under "Examination Information" (page 4-5)
- Take the exam by clicking the link under "Taking the Examination" (page 4-5)
Pay scales below updated as of 7/23/2024.
EXAM LINK AND SALARY RANGE BY CLASSIFICATION:
IT Technician $4,013 - $6,420
IT Associate $4,791 - $8,485
IT Specialist I $6,323 - $10,230
IT Specialist II $8,374 - $11,220
IT Specialist III $9,230 - $12,369
IT Supervisor II $8,256 - $11,063
IT Manager I $9,114 - $12,213
IT Manager II $11,056 - $13,439
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Create an Application Template
- In CalCareers, click on "My Account" on the top navigation bar.
- Click on "Application Templates (STD678)" on the left navigation bar.
- Click "Create New Template" and answer all required questions.
- Tips:
- If you passed the exam, select "List Eligibility"
- ETS headquarters are located in Yolo County
- The "Duties Performed" section for each employment record should be accurate and complete. Putting "See Resume" is highly discouraged.
- Once your template is complete, you will be able to select it when starting a new job application. For each job application, you will be able to "Choose/Upload" any required supporting documents like your Resume, Statement of Qualifications, Supplemental Questionnaire, Transcripts, etc.
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Find Job Posts
- Current or Recent Job Posts for ETS are listed above.
- Tip: You can also search CalCareers using the keyword “Information Technology”.
- Jobs are only posted for a limited time, so check back often!
- The job post will contain important details and should be reviewed entirely.
- Click the link provided to view the Duty Statement.
- Tip: If a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) or a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required, follow all provided directions.
- Current or Recent Job Posts for ETS are listed above.
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Apply for Jobs
- Click “Apply Now” at the top of the job post to begin your application.
- Tip: If you have passed the exam, you have eligibility to apply. Click “I have eligibility” and then “Apply For This Job”.
- You will be given the option to use the Application Template you created. Select it from the dropdown and click “Use this Template”.
- Review your application and make any changes/revisions needed.
- Tip: Step “4) Application Package” will list all forms and documents required in the Application Package. This is where you upload your Resume, SOQ, SQ, Transcripts, etc. as needed.
- Save & Review Application
- After reviewing your application, select “Submit My Application Electronically”.
- You will be contacted via email or phone if you are selected for an interview.
- You can view your Job Applications from “My Account” under “Jobs”.
- Click “Apply Now” at the top of the job post to begin your application.
Benefits
- Telework offered up to three days a week for most positions!
- Full Healthcare for you and your dependents
- Immediately start accruing 15 hours per month of Sick and Vacation, increasing over time based on years of state service. After 25 years, 24 hours are accrued monthly.
- State of California Retirement Plan! Learn more at calpers.ca.gov
- Employee Assistance Program offered at no charge which provides support and information during difficult times, as well as consultation on day-to-day concerns
About ETS
Brochure Available for Download: About ETS
This brochure is an introduction to Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS), including the types of IT services we provide, salary levels, benefits, and how to apply for open job positions.
About ETS Services
Page Outline
On this page:
- ETS Job Opportunities
- How to Apply
- Benefits
- About ETS (PDF Brochure)
- About ETS Services
Contact Us
Department of General Services
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Need assistance?
call: (916) 376-3848
email: ETSCareers@dgs.ca.gov