Overview
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting a modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. As well as, creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology.
The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Data Center Operations and Services Branch Chief in ITSD. The Information Technology Specialist III (ITS III) serves as the primary Solutions Architect for CDPH laboratory programs, leading the design, integration, and modernization of laboratory applications, dataflows, instrument networks, and backend infrastructure across the Richmond Laboratory Campus and statewide program laboratories. The role ensures all laboratory systems and integrations comply with CDPH enterprise architecture, security, and governance standards while collaborating closely with ITSD’s Enterprise Architecture Services Section, Enterprise Platform Services Branch, Cloud Services, Security Operations Center, and the Information Security Office.
The ITS III conducts statewide site visits to assess operational needs, troubleshoot highly complex issues, and architect field-based solutions that uphold enterprise configurations and security models. The incumbent also architects and administers core backend infrastructure—including Azure, VMware, SQL Server, Linux, storage platforms, load balancers, and firewalls—while performing system design, automation, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis for multi-tier laboratory environments.
In addition, the ITS III develops policies, procedures, and technical standards; implements security and privacy controls; advises leadership on modernization strategies; and contributes to long-term IT planning by identifying emerging technologies and recommending strategic actions that support CDPH laboratory operations and enterprise-level initiatives.
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About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
