Senior Network Systems Administrator

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Chief Executive Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Network Systems Administrator vacancies related to the windstorms and wildfires affecting Los Angeles County. Applicants are processed as received, and qualified candidates may be hired temporarily for up to 90 days. During the initial work period, performance is assessed; candidates who pass may be considered for permanent appointment. The position administers complex network and server environments, including hardware, operating systems, network software, and physical infrastructure. It supports reliable and secure network services through configuration, troubleshooting, performance analysis, security practices, backup and recovery solutions, and infrastructure planning. The role may also involve network architecture, data center planning, information security incidents, evaluation of hardware and software upgrades, and leadership of a network support team.

Requirements

Meet one of the following: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field and three years of recent, full-time, paid experience in LAN design, configuration, and administration; one year of experience at the level of Network Systems Administrator II; or four years of recent, progressively responsible experience in LAN design, configuration, and administration.
Hold a valid California Class C Driver License or be able to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform job-related essential functions.
For degree credit, provide a legible copy of an official diploma, official transcripts, or an official letter from an accredited institution showing the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

Perform complex network and server administration, including configuring, installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware and operating systems.
Install, customize, configure, troubleshoot, test, and optimize network software and physical infrastructure designs.
Design and implement network security solutions, including end-user roles and groups, trust relationships, access rights, and directories.
Configure VLANs to support IP-based audio, video, and data services.
Analyze network resource utilization and implement solutions to ensure network applications are accessible and functioning properly.
Identify and recommend infrastructure changes to improve performance, reliability, and availability.
Develop and recommend network management procedures, including resource allocation for centralized, decentralized, and remote services.
Plan and install hardware upgrades for network servers, gateways, and associated telecommunication devices.
Identify and resolve complex network problems using network management tools.
Ensure network security in accordance with policies and procedures and document information security processes.
Participate in or perform the selection, development, and implementation of backup and recovery solutions.
Track network assets.
May design and maintain complex network architecture, including hubs, routers, and physical networks.
May analyze and participate in implementation planning for new applications.
May conduct analysis in support of data center planning.
May provide in-depth support for information security incidents, including internal violations, hacker attacks, viruses, and system access.
May research and evaluate network and server hardware and software options and upgrades, including updates, patches, and service packs.
May lead a network support team.