PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD :

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Friday, June 13, 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:
J2561B

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation:
https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Why Work for Us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

We are searching for a team member who is:

• Highly motivated and diligent in performing a wide-range of network-related duties, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex networks and leading complex network system administration projects.

Essential Job Functions

Performs physical and virtual server administration and network functions, including designing, configuring, installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware and operating systems, as well as testing and optimizing complex network software and physical and cloud infrastructure.

Designs and implements network security solutions, including system network access lists and host intrusion and prevention systems along with policy elements such as end user roles and groups, trust relationships, access rights, and directories.

Analyzes network resource utilization and operations and resolves more complex system configuration and performance problems.

Analyzes proposed procedures for network management, including resource allocation of centralized, decentralized, and remote network services.

Identifies and recommends appropriate changes to network infrastructure to improve performance, reliability, and availability, and facilitate compatibility with new hardware and software.

Plans the deployment of hardware and software upgrades for network servers, gateways, and associated telecommunication devices.

Leads the selection, development, and implementation process for network backup and recovery solutions or the VLAN configuration process required to support the installation and maintenance of services over Internet Protocol (IP), such as audio, video, telephony, and data.

Leads a network administration team working on system backup, configuration, procurement, and/or network security.

Attends meetings with clients, vendors, and providers to remain apprised of project status or to gather information regarding project scope.

Writes technical requirements for the Statements of Work for services such as installation, configuration, data center upgrades, and security assessments.

Coordinates and works with vendors to develop and implement solutions to specific problems or to meet specific objectives.

Participates in the analysis, evaluation, and risk assessment tasks required for implementation of new applications and system changes, such as vendor provided patches, service packs, network products, devices, and network management solutions.

Selects, designs, implements, and configures monitoring and alerting systems for networks, servers, and systems.

Serves as a project manager.

Enforces network security according to policies and procedures, and documents information security processes.

Addresses requests for service from within LASD, service providers, and outside agencies with connections to the LASD network by prioritizing the requests and addressing them or assigning them to staff to address.

Identifies equipment and hardware needs and completes the ordering process of such equipment and hardware.

Supervises subordinate staff by delegating work, scheduling, reviewing work, training, mentoring, disciplining, and providing direction.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Principal Network Systems Administrator.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, -AND- four (4) years full-time paid experience** in a centralized Information Technology organization*** planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex network infrastructure with a high-availability environment.

OPTION II:
Five (5) years full-time paid experience** planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex network infrastructure in a centralized IT organization*** with a high-availability environment.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To qualify under Option I, include a copy of your official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. You may submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT BY JUNE 13, 2025.

**Full time paid experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week.

*** A centralized Information Technology organization, which is under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organizational unit, is responsible for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organizational unit.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing Knowledge of advanced computer networking principles, concepts, and tools; Knowledge of network design, configuration, and administration; Knowledge of, and skill in applying, network technologies; Knowledge of, and ability to use, network infrastructure; Problem-solving skills; Leadership skills; Supervisory skills; Interpersonal skills; and Oral communication skills weighted 100%.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Technology & Support Division, Data Systems Bureau.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A DETAILED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right corner of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Please fill out your application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• cacontre@lasd.org
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Conta ct Email : sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

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Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$119,111.04 - $160,518.72 Annually