IT Specialist IIThis position is eligible to telework up to five (5) days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Excellence in the Business of Government! Come join a team that creates: A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. Under general direction of the Information Technology (IT) Manager I, the IT Specialist II in the Department of General Services, Enterprise Technology Solutions within the System Engineering domain, in the Enterprise Infrastructure Services Section, acts as the team leader and subject matter expert on the enterprise firewalls and network infrastructure for DGS, leading the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and administration of the enterprise Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls and network infrastructure. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.