Department of Public Health Systems Engineer

Salary : $96,324.80 - $135,948.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-04307DPH-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 10/24/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Department Systems Engineer to serve as an internal technical consultant on all related departmental systems. Duties include assessing organizational needs and computing resources; monitoring and managing server and network infrastructure in a data center environment; assessing and evaluating configurations to optimize systems; developing system security standards; researching and procuring hardware/software; managing hardware/software maintenance and licensing renewals; serving as project manager for technology projects; and creating and maintaining technical documentation.
A current vacancy exists with theDepartment of Public Health. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies throughout the County.

For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, view the Department Systems Engineer job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbent must successfully complete a background investigation (fingerprinting and work history/education check) in addition to a job-related physical exam, including a drug test.
Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience, within the last five (5) years, performing systems operations support at the enterprise level on any of the following:

• Windows System Administration to include maintaining and troubleshooting Windows Active Directory, Windows Server 2016 and later.
• Database Administration on MS SQL Server 2016 and later.
• Administration of Network Infrastructure, such as switches, routers, and IDS Modules.
• Administration of Enterprise Storage and Backup Solutions
• Administration of a Virtual Machine (VM) Environment
• Administration of a Cloud/Hybrid-Cloud Environment

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REQUIRED EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed post high-school coursework in computer science, business/public administration, or closely related field. A list of coursework is required unless applicant possesses a bachelor's degree in a qualifying field.
Education Substitution: An additional one (1) year of qualifying experience within last six (6) years may substitute 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the education requirement, for up to 30 semester (45 quarter) units.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Refer to the NACES website for more information on evaluation services.

Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, November 6, 2026Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Education: Indicate the qualifying education you possess.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, business/public administration, or closely related field.
• Associate's degree in computer science, business/public administration, or closely related field.
• Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed post high-school coursework in computer science, business/public administration, or closely related field. A list of coursework has been attached.
• I am requesting my one (1) additional year of qualifying experience substitute for 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the required education. I possess the additional required 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the required education. A list of coursework has been attached.
• None of the above.

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Areas of Experience: Select the areas in which you have four years of full-time equivalent experience. Select all that apply.

• Windows System Administration to include maintaining and troubleshooting Windows Active Directory, Windows Server 2016 and later
• Database Administration on MS SQL Server 2016 and later
• Administration of Network Infrastructure, such as switches, routers, and IDS Modules
• Administration of Enterprise Storage
• Administration of a Virtual Machine (VM) Environment
• Administration of Business Continuity Solutions
• Administration of a Cloud Environment
• SharePoint Administration
• Enterprise Health Records Administration
• Dental Health Records Administration
• Administration of security tools and applications
• Administration of hybrid cloud environments
• Monitoring system performance and evaluating new technologies
• Other
• None of the above

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Systems Administration: Provide the months of experience and version used for any of the following:

• Windows Server 2016 or later Active Directory
• Azure Active Directory
• Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Enterprise Storage Solutions
• Endpoint Security Solutions
• Backup Solutions
• SQL Server 2016 or later
• VMware or Hyper-V
• ESRI Geographical Information Systems (ARCGIS)
• SharePoint Administration

If none, indicate N/A
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Network Infrastructure: Describe your experience monitoring and troubleshooting wide area and local area networks.If none, indicate N/A
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Network Administration: Provide the months of experience and version used for any of the following:

• Network Switches
• Firewalls
• Wireless LAN
• Network Routers
• IDS Modules
• Web Security Appliances
• Cloud Architecture

If none, indicate N/A
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Systems Experience: Describe your experience and length of time with Windows Server 2016 or later Active Directory, IIS, VMware/Hyper-V, Backup Solutions, ARCGIS and/or Endpoint Security Solutions performing the following:

• Installing, Configuring, Testing and Implementing
• Providing Diagnostic Assistance
• Problem Resolution
• Capacity Planning
• Performance Tuning
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Technical Support
• Developing Standards and Policies

If none, indicate N/A
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Database Experience: Describe your experience and length of time supporting MS SQL Server databases performing the following:

• Installing, Configuring, Testing and Implementing
• Create and manage SQL Server replication publications and subscriptions
• Providing Diagnostic Assistance
• Problem Resolution
• Capacity Planning
• Performance Tuning
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Technical Support
• Developing Standards and Policies
• Data Management
• Data Integration Processes (ETL)
• Data Warehousing
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• SQL Security Updates
• SQL Access Control

If none, indicate N/A
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Storage: Describe your experience designing, implementing, and supporting advanced backend storage solutions (e.g., DAS, NAS, SAN). Discuss specific products or technologies you have used.If none, indicate N/A
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Standards & Policies: Describe your experience developing standards and policies for deploying and managing technology solutions.If none, indicate N/A
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Cloud Infrastructure: Describe your experience establishing and supporting a cloud platform (databases, operating systems, and development tools) and/or a cloud infrastructure (servers, storage, and network).If none, indicate N/A
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Project Experience: Describe your experience as a project lead with Enterprise implementations which include different disciplines such as networking, application development, systems support and desktop support, including experience developing project plans and project proposals.If none, indicate N/A
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Supervision: Describe your experience overseeing staff engaged in systems support and operations. Include number of personnel, their responsibilities, and a brief description of your technical advisor or lead duties.If none, indicate N/A
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