Senior Storage and Data Protection Engineer

As part of a talented, high-performing, and diverse team, the Information Technology Specialist II will serve as a Senior Storage and Data Protection Engineer responsible for the implementation and management of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and California Natural Resource Agency's (CNRA) storage and backup/recovery systems. This includes architecting, implementing, and operating the DWR/CNRA storage infrastructure in public, private and hybrid cloud environments as well as managing all remote storage sites throughout the DWR/CNRA statewide network. This critical position ensures the availability, reliability, scalability, and manageability of DWR and CNRA's data storage and backup/recovery environment that supports the information technology infrastructure of DWR and CNRA in alignment with the Department's programs, strategic goals and business objectives. This position will work closely with other infrastructure teams, engineering architects, business units, outside business partners and vendors to support, administer, and develop enterprise storage and data protection solutions to meet these goals and objectives. The Division of Technology Services values their employees and fosters a rich and innovative culture and enjoys a diverse workforce.

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 II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-449427

Position #(s):
840-520-1414-003

Working Title:
Senior Storage and Data Protection Engineer

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,374.00 - $11,220.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information Division of Technology Services, Enterprise Storage Management Services Section, Rancho Cordova

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.

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: 9/27/2024
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.

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

Department of Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento , CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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:

The ideal candidate will possess: (1) Strong knowledge of and experience in managing highly available, mission critical storage infrastructures in data center and cloud environments; (2) in-depth storage expertise in Netapp, ONTAP, Pure Storage, Brocade SAN solutions, Netapp Cloud Insights, enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN), enterprise Network Attached Storage (NAS), AWS cloud storage, Azure; (3) experience with administration and backup/recovery procedures for Commvault enterprise backup and recovery solutions; (4) ability to perform enterprise storage capacity planning; (5) skills to independently troubleshoot and provide support services; (6) ability to work with other infrastructure teams to resolve production issues and engineer new solutions; (7) a history of preparing sustainable documentation; (8) strong organizational, analytical and deductive reasoning skills; (9) a passion for process improvement, problem solving and providing excellent customer service.

Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Mia Flores
(916) 291-8237
mia.flores@water.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Supplemental Questionnaire, and Resume. Please reference SAP Position # 50045383 and Job Control #449427 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The submitted Supplemental Questionnaire information must be two (2) page (12-point Arial font, limit of 250 words per question) or less and contain the question number with the submitted response. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience or coursework that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function. Below each answer, identify a reference who can verify your knowledge and/or experience relevant to the response.

Describe your education, working knowledge, and experience related to enterprise storage and backup/recovery solutions in the storage and data protection engineering field/domain. Include detailed example(s); describe the platform(s) and your role, including the time-period and Department.

Provide example(s) (describe your role including time-period and Department) that demonstrates your experience in the architecting, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and Cloud storage utilizing Netapp, ONTAP, Pure Storage, AWS cloud storage, Azure and backup/recovery environments running on the Commvault platform.

Describe your experience leading a technical team and working with your infrastructure peers in the implementation of a complex project. Include detailed example(s); describe the platform(s) and your role, including the time-period and Department.

Describe your methodology in learning a new technology and becoming a subject matter expert in that area.

The follow basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job , click here .

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment. Click below for the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.