Enterprise Systems and Infrastructure Manager

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is searching for our next Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) of our Enterprise Systems Management Section, to join the Office of Information Services Division (OIS). The incumbent should be a proven leader, a strong communicator, and a strategic thinker. If you are looking to join a mission-driven and innovative organization, apply today!

As a technology leader in OIS, the ITM I will lead the ESMS team, and is responsible for the OIS Technology Recovery Plan, and participate in the creation and update of the CARB Continuity of Operations Plan, maintaining and operating the underlying enterprise platforms, including servers (Windows & Linux) and systems software that host these systems and databases, and support of CARB's extensive Internet and Intranet websites. The ITM I is responsible for ensuring a high-quality, positive and customer-focused approach to delivering information technology services and operations for CARB that meet or exceed service metrics and must be able to communicate effectively with non-technical program staff and leaders. 

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with network, application, server, storage, and business teams to implement new, innovative services, and cloud and disaster recovery solutions.  The ITM I will have exposure to executive levels of management through participation in projects and complex problem-solving situations. Responsibilities include infrastructure planning and capacity management, contract management, data management, zoning, duplication, archiving, etc., as well as succession planning and the ongoing development of the team. The ITM I is also responsible for managing and directing the CARB enterprise cloud strategy and infrastructure, which includes but is not limited to Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MS) Azure cloud services, public and private cloud infrastructure, and Software as a Service (SaaS).

The ITM I manages and provides direction on new implementations, and migration of existing CARB IT systems and applications, into cloud hosting environments, requiring collaboration with subject matter experts on technology roadmaps to create a long-term vision for the enterprise. The ITM I is also responsible for the support and administration of enterprise systems, such as Microsoft Office 365 (O365) services, Active Directory (AD) services, and email messaging services.

The ITM I participates in executive-level decisions and execution of strategies to achieve the objectives in the IT Strategic Plan for OIS. The ITM I must have skills and experience with managing or leading teams, developing cloud strategies and roadmaps, an understanding of network and cloud infrastructure and security best practices, strong knowledge of IT concepts and terminologies, process/procedure documentation, project management, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrates customer centricity.

CARB is in the process of finalizing a new telework policy and positions may be eligible for telework, or partial telework, subject to the candidate meeting eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone. 
• Position located in a high-rise building.