Enterprise Architect

The CalSTRS Enterprise IT Governance Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as an Information Technology Specialist I in the Enterprise Architecture Unit within the Technology Services Branch.

The Technology Services' Enterprise IT Governance Division oversees the development and execution of CalSTRS IT strategic plan, guides technology decisions and investments, and ensures the effective and efficient use of technologies through IT business governance frameworks, guiding principles, and IT policies and standards.

The Enterprise Architecture Division ensures CalSTRS is effectively and efficiently using its Information Technology (IT) resources to meet its strategic goals.

We accomplish this by doing the following:

• Provide direction on future technology adoption to ensure desired business outcomes are met.
• Develop, implement and maintain IT principles, policies and standards to guide organizational decision making on technology.
• Develop, implement and maintain IT methodologies and processes to ensure we are efficient and effective in our work.
• Document and analyze architectures from different viewpoints to enable informed decision making.
• Maintain current state architecture documents that describe the enterprise view of CalSTRS.

The team is comprised of architects from different domains who are highly knowledgeable and motivated in researching, analyzing, planning, and providing and communicating IT recommendations to enable CalSTRS to successfully achieve its goals.

Under the direction of the Enterprise Architecture Manager, the Enterprise Architect serves as the project leader on the researching, designing, planning, developing, documenting, and maintaining CalSTRS Information Technology (IT) architectures.

The Enterprise Architect partners with business and IT teams to understand business needs and the current technology landscape in order to develop architectures where IT supports the achievement of business goals.

The Enterprise Architect develops and evolves artifacts such as reference models, standards, processes, architectural assessments and roadmaps.

The duties the Enterprise Architect performs require regular innovative problem-solving within broadly stated and non-specific guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience researching and analyzing technologies or trends to make written recommendations or presentations.
• Experience with designing, diagramming/modeling, or implementing IT systems or software.
• Experience with one or more IT disciplines such as business analysis, information/data analytics and visualization, database management/operations, application development, system integration/middleware, system analysis, solution architecture, information security, virtualization, or cloud technologies.
• Experience as a technical lead for system administration/support, system analysis, or project implementation.
• Experience working with customers to identifying technology solutions to meet desired business goals.
• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• Experience configuring, maintaining, or using EAS Essential cloud, or other enterprise architecture repository.
• Experience with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), or other enterprise architecture frameworks, techniques, and practices.

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

We offer a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions with staff working on-site at our Headquarters in West Sacramento 2 days per week.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.

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

Working Conditions

All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings.

Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment with CalSTRS.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-451512

Position #(s):

Working Title: Enterprise Architect

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6, $8,475.00 A

$6, $9,319.00 B

$7, $10,230.00 C

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Yolo County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

CalSTRS: Securing the financial future and sustaining the trust of California's educators

CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, providing retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California's more than 1 million public school educators and their families.

Named as one of the best places to work in money management eight times by Pensions & Investments magazine, we are a world-class financial services institution with a commitment to sustainability and wellness.

Our two U.S. Green Building LEED Platinum-certified headquarters buildings in West Sacramento, California, feature sustainable construction, abundant natural lighting, an organic garden, sustainable beekeeping and ergonomic functionally designed workspaces.

We offer a variety of on-site amenities to our team members, including two full-service cafés, two free fitness centers, a bicycle rental library and a child care center with a covered playground.

Team members enjoy walks along the Sacramento River and nearby seasonal farmers markets.

In addition to our state-of-the-art amenities, we offer thriving wellness and sustainability programs, an award-winning employee recognition program, and ongoing training, learning and development opportunities.

We offer competitive benefits, flexible work hours and hybrid work options.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members thrive.

If you're looking for a rewarding career and are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, expertise and wellness are valued, we encourage you to find out more about our many career options at

Special Requirements

Exam

This position requires a current Information Technology Specialist I Exam.

If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted.

The BI consists of a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.

CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements

This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the Political Reform Act , which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/18/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Teachers' Retirement System

N/A

Attn: Recruitment

P.O. Box 15275, MS 31

Sacramento, CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Teachers' Retirement System

N/A

CalSTRS, Attn: Recruitment

100 Waterfront Place

West Sacramento, CA 95605

08:00 AM-05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

Resume is required and must be included.

Other -A Cover Letter is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.

Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Two years as an Information Technology Associate in State Service; or

Four years of general information technology experience performing technical and/or analytical tasks for computer systems or services in any of the six domains or emerging information technology fields; or

120 semester units (or 180 quarter units) from an accredited college or university including at least 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and education.

(When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include the specified IT or closely related course work.)

Benefits

CalSTRS offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for all its employees.

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit and conditions of employment.

Some benefits include:

Alternative work schedules

Flexible work hours

Remote work options

Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program

More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders

More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff

Health insurance in retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For the latest information on the benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact: Recruitment

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: EEO Officer

California Relay Service: TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet.

Please provide the following information on your application:

RPA: 7745, JC-451512,

If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your transcripts/degree.

Training and development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position.

If you are applying as a T&D, please indicate this in the eligibility section of your application.

Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Additional Salary Information

All civil service positions have salary ranges with minimum and maximum pay rates.

Typically, employees who are new to civil service are appointed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the position.

Special provisions for appointments above the minimum exist to meet special recruitment needs and to accommodate employees who transfer into a position from another civil service position and are already receiving salaries above the minimum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.