Hybrid Cloud Management Lead Specialist
California Department of Health Care Services, California, MO, United States
Work Location
Yolo County
Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low‑income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About this Role: This position is pending budgets and HR approvals.
The role of the Hybrid Cloud Management Lead Specialist is to serve as one of the lead specialists and strategic advisors for DHCS CA‑MMIS hybrid cloud technologies. The incumbent works in close coordination with the department’s Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) to ensure alignment with enterprise‑wide standards, integration strategies, and security protocols. This role provides expert‑level leadership in the planning, architecture, implementation, operations, and governance of hybrid cloud‑based infrastructure and services. The incumbent plays a key consulting role in shaping CA‑MMIS wide hybrid cloud strategies and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient hybrid cloud solutions to support service management and delivery; infrastructure operations; application and data integration across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments; security and compliance; and distributed systems management across vendor and state‑operated platforms.
This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and requires filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.
Working as a Work Week Group E employee, the incumbent is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office.
Minimum Requirements
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action, and originality.
Ability to perform effectively in a complex environment with multiple competing priorities and demands.
Ability to direct and establish procedures to improve processes.
Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
Ability to present complex technology information to non‑IT staff.
Knowledge of operating systems and related software as implemented on various hardware platforms.
Knowledge of DevOps methodology.
Knowledge of state IT architecture and security requirements.
Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) processes and procedures.
Benefits
Continuous and ongoing training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Defined retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 3/2/2026. The application process may be completed electronically through CalCareers or by mail to the addresses below.
Mailing Address: Department of Health Care Services Attn: Certification Technician JC‑506915 M.S. 1300, P.O. Box 997411, Sacramento, CA 95899‑7411
Drop‑Off Address: Department of Health Care Services Certification Section JC‑506915, 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501, Sacramento, CA 95814 Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Randy Gee Woodyard (916) 954‑1031 Randy.Woodyard@dhcs.ca.gov
EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 440‑7370 civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov
Telework and Salary Information Telework: Eligible for up to three days per week and required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. Business travel may be required.
Salary Range: $9,507.00 – $12,740.00 (temporary PLP 2025 salary reduction not included). Effective July 1, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), and sexual orientation.
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Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low‑income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About this Role: This position is pending budgets and HR approvals.
The role of the Hybrid Cloud Management Lead Specialist is to serve as one of the lead specialists and strategic advisors for DHCS CA‑MMIS hybrid cloud technologies. The incumbent works in close coordination with the department’s Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) to ensure alignment with enterprise‑wide standards, integration strategies, and security protocols. This role provides expert‑level leadership in the planning, architecture, implementation, operations, and governance of hybrid cloud‑based infrastructure and services. The incumbent plays a key consulting role in shaping CA‑MMIS wide hybrid cloud strategies and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient hybrid cloud solutions to support service management and delivery; infrastructure operations; application and data integration across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments; security and compliance; and distributed systems management across vendor and state‑operated platforms.
This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and requires filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.
Working as a Work Week Group E employee, the incumbent is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office.
Minimum Requirements
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action, and originality.
Ability to perform effectively in a complex environment with multiple competing priorities and demands.
Ability to direct and establish procedures to improve processes.
Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
Ability to present complex technology information to non‑IT staff.
Knowledge of operating systems and related software as implemented on various hardware platforms.
Knowledge of DevOps methodology.
Knowledge of state IT architecture and security requirements.
Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) processes and procedures.
Benefits
Continuous and ongoing training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Defined retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 3/2/2026. The application process may be completed electronically through CalCareers or by mail to the addresses below.
Mailing Address: Department of Health Care Services Attn: Certification Technician JC‑506915 M.S. 1300, P.O. Box 997411, Sacramento, CA 95899‑7411
Drop‑Off Address: Department of Health Care Services Certification Section JC‑506915, 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501, Sacramento, CA 95814 Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Randy Gee Woodyard (916) 954‑1031 Randy.Woodyard@dhcs.ca.gov
EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 440‑7370 civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov
Telework and Salary Information Telework: Eligible for up to three days per week and required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. Business travel may be required.
Salary Range: $9,507.00 – $12,740.00 (temporary PLP 2025 salary reduction not included). Effective July 1, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), and sexual orientation.
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