Network Technician

About the role

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, CalPERS is a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation, situated near Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations. The position is for a Network Technician (Information Technology Associate) with 1 vacancy located in Sacramento County.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Network Specialists and Telecommunications Engineers in the Network Engineering Unit.
• Demonstrate proficiency with all networking‑related components.
• Perform day‑to‑day maintenance and operation tasks.
• Assist with network architecture, engineering, and administration.
• Anticipated virtual interviews begin the week of October 26, 2026.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the Information Technology Associate classification as defined in the Classification Specification. This includes relevant education and experience; if education is used to meet MQs, transcripts must be provided, and foreign degrees require a US equivalency evaluation (e.g., via NACES).

Special requirements:

• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) titled “Statement of Qualifications,” not exceeding two pages, responding to:
• Education or experience with networking or network‑related technologies.
• Experience presenting ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Experience with firewall rules and policies, and network performance and monitoring.
• Applications lacking an SOQ or incomplete responses will not be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and CalPERS does not participate in E‑Verify.

Pay

Salary ranges for the Information Technology Associate classification:

• A: $4,935.00 – $6,614.00
• B: $5,424.00 – $7,270.00
• C: $5,930.00 – $7,947.00
• D: $6,521.00 – $8,740.00

New‑to‑State candidates are hired at the minimum of the applicable range. Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) provides a 3 percent pay reduction in exchange for 5 hours of PLP leave credits per month; the advertised ranges do not reflect this reduction.

Schedule

This is a permanent, full‑time position with a hybrid work schedule: up to two days of remote work and three or more days onsite per week.