As-Needed Temporary Employee (Infrastructure & Cybersecurity)

As-Needed Temporary Employee (Infrastructure & Cybersecurity)

Salary

$94.00 - $121.00 Hourly

Location

1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA

Job Type

As-Needed

Job Number

AN-26-349

Department

Electric Utility

Opening Date

07/10/2026

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

NA

Weighting Plan

100% Oral

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Description

The Department:

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is the municipally owned electric utility for the City of Santa Clara, delivering highly reliable, cost-effective power to a diverse customer base that includes many of the worlds leading technology and data-driven companies. Operating in one of the most demanding energy environments in the country, SVP supports business operations, advanced grid operations, real-time data systems, and critical infrastructure that underpin Silicon Valleys innovation economy. The utility is actively modernizing its technology, operational, and data platforms to enhance security, reliability, scalability, and integration across IT and OT systems.

The Position(s):

Infrastructure and Network Project Manager

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Infrastructure and Network Project Manager) will provide expert project management support for infrastructure and network projects that support SVPs modernization of systems and processes.

Cybersecurity Specialist

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Cybersecurity Specialist) will serve as a hands-on cybersecurity practitioner, helping lead efforts to modernize SVPs defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy, including tools, processes, and procedures.

Cybersecurity Project Manager

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Cybersecurity Project Manager) will provide expert project management support for cybersecurity initiatives, helping lead efforts to secure and modernize SVPs systems and processes.

Infrastructure Windows Specialist

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Infrastructure Windows Specialist) will serve as a hands-on infrastructure and Windows Server practitioner, leading efforts to modernize SVPs compute platforms, Windows Server environments, and supporting infrastructure services.

As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.

The annual salary range for this position is $94-$121. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Typical Duties

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Three (3) years experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR
• Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson,

Acceptable Substitution:

• For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.
• For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years.
• Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years.

License/Certifications:

Possession of a valid Class C California drivers license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable.
• When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable.
• When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable.
• When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable.
• When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks.
• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

N/A

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, omissions, stating "see resume" or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question completely and in your own words (without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including but not limited to Chat GPT, Microsoft AI, or any other AI tool), and that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Select the level of education you have attained:

• I possess a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or closely related field.
• I possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.
• I possess a three (3) years of units (90 semester/135 quarter units) from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.
• I possess two (2) years of units (AA/AS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.
• I possess one (1) year of units (30 semester/45 quarter units) from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.
• I possess a high school diploma or GED.
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

03

Please select the option that describes how you meet the experience requirements:

• I possess three (3) years experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards.
• I possess six (6) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards.
• I possess four (4) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards AND two (2) years of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator.
• I possess two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards AND one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator.
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications.
• I am not applying for these specialties.

04

Do you have experience in any of the following areas or work assignments? Select all that apply.

• Experience working in an Electric Utility
• Experience working in a public utility
• Experience working in a power plant
• Experience working in a substation
• Experience in transmission & distribution
• Experience in operations & maintenance
• Experience writing, developing or administering safety compliance standards
• Experience writing, developing or administering environmental compliance standards
• Experience developing and managing contracts including development of scopes of work and review for contract compliance
• In-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
• In-depth knowledge of Air Permits or Water Permits
• None of the above

05

Select the positions you are interested in applying for/select all that apply. You will only be considered for positions which you select below and complete the supplemental questions for. Incomplete supplemental questions will result in an incomplete application. Be sure to fully read which of the supplemental questions you need to respond to in order to have a complete application for that position.

• Infrastructure and Network Project Manager
• Cybersecurity Specialist
• Cybersecurity Project Manager
• Infrastructure Windows Specialist

06

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Infrastructure and Network Project Manager position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience managing complex infrastructure projects, including network, server, storage, SAN, data center, or cybersecurity-related initiatives. Include the size, scope, stakeholders, vendors, schedule, and your role in managing delivery.

07

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Infrastructure and Network Project Manager position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience supporting or managing technology projects in a critical infrastructure or 24x7 operational environment. How did you manage reliability, maintenance windows, risk, change control, and operational impact?

08

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Infrastructure and Network Project Manager position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Provide an example of a project where you had to manage significant risks, delays, resource constraints, vendor issues, or technical dependencies. What steps did you take to communicate the issue, resolve blockers, and keep the project moving forward?

09

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Cybersecurity Specialist position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity events. Include examples involving SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewall logs, email security, phishing, malware, unauthorized access, or incident response activities.

10

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Cybersecurity Specialist position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience identifying, prioritizing, and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Include your experience with asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, patch validation, risk ranking, exception tracking, and coordinating remediation with infrastructure, network, application, or vendor teams.

11

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Cybersecurity Specialist position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience implementing or assessing cybersecurity controls in a production environment. Include examples involving access control, MFA, privileged access, logging, system hardening, network segmentation, compliance frameworks, audits, policies, procedures, or support for critical infrastructure systems.

12

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Cybersecurity Manager position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience managing cybersecurity, compliance, governance, risk management, or audit-readiness initiatives. Include the scope, stakeholders, schedule, deliverables, and your specific role in driving the work to completion.

13

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Cybersecurity Manager position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience working with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, audit findings, risk registers, corrective action plans, policies, standards, or security control implementation. How did you track progress and ensure accountability?

14

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Cybersecurity Manager position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Provide an example of a cybersecurity, compliance, or governance project where you had to manage significant risks, resource constraints, vendor issues, audit findings, or competing priorities. What steps did you take to communicate the issue, resolve blockers, and keep the project moving forward?

15

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Infrastructure Windows Specialist position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience administering Windows Server environments and Active Directory. Include your experience with domain controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, user/group administration, authentication, replication, and troubleshooting.

16

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Infrastructure Windows Specialist position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience supporting SAN-connected servers, enterprise storage, virtualization platforms, backups, and disaster recovery. Include examples of how you have supported storage presentation, multipath connectivity, server performance, or recovery testing.

17

Respond to this question if you are applying to the Infrastructure Windows Specialist position. If you are not applying for this position, write N/A. Describe your experience securing and maintaining Windows Server infrastructure in a production environment. Include your experience with patching, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, monitoring, incident response, change management, and after-hours support.

Required Question

Employer City of Santa Clara

Address 1500 Warburton Ave.

Santa Clara, California, 95050

Phone 408-615-2080

Website http://www.santaclaraca.gov