System Engineering

Job Description and Duties State Fund has a position available for a System Engineer at our Vacaville Information Technology location. The position is being offered as permanent. State Compensation Insurance Fund is seeking a System Engineer to act as a primary technical principal and is responsible for leading other software engineers to architect, design, integrate, and implement products. This position will act as a primary technical principal and is responsible for delivery of network solutions at an enterprise level. Expertise with network infrastructure technologies such as LAN, WAN, Wireless, Security, VoIP, Video and Data Center. Ideal candidates will have Data Center experience. The tasks for the System Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee planning, design, implementation, and operation of network infrastructure projects and participate in the specification of business requirements and implementation plans for technically advanced internet working solutions.
• Manage implementation of network infrastructure projects, from both technical and communication aspects.
• Review network design for network security and other risks during course of projects. Serve as a liaison to vendors and/or third-party providers as assigned.
• Provide on-site and remote technical assistance to other resources and to customers.
• Provide infrastructure design, implementation planning, deployment support, software strategy, system troubleshooting, performance engineering and optimization, maintenance strategy.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer and mentorship to internal engineering peers as required and lead technical staff responsibilities.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with other team on network optimization.
• Secures network and server systems by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information. This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed monthly. The cutoff dates are November 26, 2026, December 28, 2026, January 26, 2027. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits. Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance.

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http://www.statefundca.com Special Requirements Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume. If a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this posting, it must also be submitted as instructed in the “Required Application Package” section. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held. If this posting requires an SOQ, Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting a document that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes: Health Benefits Program (CalPERS) Retirement (CalPERS) Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions Dental, Vision 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance Program Group Legal Services Insurance Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave Flex Elect Reimbursement Program Wellness and Recognition Alternate Work Schedules Transit Pass Program Tuition Reimbursement Dependent Scholarship Program Leadership Training Mentoring Program https://www.statefundca.com//Home/StaticIndex?id=https://content.statefundca.com//careers/Index.asp Background Investigation Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be Initiated. Acknowledgement Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• California State benefits
• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised