JC-536195 AWS Platform Administrator

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Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Under general direction of the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief (Information Technology Manager I), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) serves as the AWS Platform Administrator responsible for administering, operating, securing, optimizing, and supporting the Department's AWS cloud environment and related cloud-based infrastructure services. The incumbent provides AWS systems engineering, platform administration, configuration management, monitoring, security administration, troubleshooting, and operational support to ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and scalability of cloud-hosted solutions. This position focuses on AWS infrastructure, cloud platform operations, governance, and continuous service improvement rather than application development, serving as a technical resource for enterprise cloud administration and support.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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Working Conditions

Open-spaced partitioned offices. Prolonged periods on a computer a majority of the time. Occasionally required to move and transport objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length
• Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered
• 1
• Describe your experience administering enterprise AWS environments and how it aligns with this position
• 2
• Explain your experience with AWS monitoring and performance optimization
• 3
• Describe your experience with cloud engineering and platform improvements
• If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may not be considered for the position
• The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list

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