Information Systems Analyst II

City of Oceanside, CA

$78K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in information systems analysis or administration.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Knowledgeable in IP-based camera systems and NVR technology.
  • Experienced in troubleshooting network connectivity and configuration issues.
  • Skilled in supporting audiovisual systems in public settings.

Responsibilities

  • Support and troubleshoot enterprise video surveillance systems.
  • Coordinate installation and repair activities with vendors.
  • Monitor system health and perform initial troubleshooting.
  • Document technical issues and escalate unresolved problems.
  • Assist in audiovisual system support for public meetings.

Benefits

  • Participation in CalPERS retirement system with additional credit options.
  • Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employee Assistance Program providing counseling support.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost to employees.
Full Job Description
Salary : $78,624.00 - $105,372.00 Annually
Location : Oceanside, CA, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2627-20
Department: Information Technologies
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Introduction
The City is seeking an Information Systems Analyst II with experience supporting enterprise video surveillance, IP-based camera systems, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), and audiovisual technology. This position will work with contracted vendors that install and repair the City's camera and video surveillance systems. The Analyst will provide ongoing system support, monitor system health, perform initial troubleshooting, identify potential causes of equipment, network, or configuration issues, and coordinate vendor service when necessary. If this interests you, please apply.

Under direction of the Information Technologies Division Manager, the successful candidate will work with contracted vendors that install and repair the City's camera and video surveillance systems. The IS Analyst will also provide ongoing system support, monitor system health, perform initial troubleshooting, identify potential causes of equipment, network, or configuration issues, and coordinate vendor service when necessary; and perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have experience with:
  • Supporting and troubleshooting Network Video Recorder (NVR) systems
  • Supporting and troubleshooting IP-based camera systems
  • Creating, configuring, and troubleshooting video streams
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity, including verifying IP addresses, network availability, switch-port connectivity, cabling, Power over Ethernet, and device communication
  • Supporting point-to-point wireless network connections or similar wireless bridge technologies
  • Verifying camera power, connectivity, image quality, recording status, storage availability, licensing, firmware status, and system health
  • Documenting troubleshooting results and providing vendors with accurate technical information
  • Coordinating camera installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance activities with vendors and internal IT staff
  • Determining whether an issue is related to the camera, recorder, network connection, wireless bridge, power source, configuration, or supporting infrastructure
  • Escalating unresolved issues to the appropriate vendor or internal IT team

The position will also support audiovisual systems used in the City Council Chambers and other City meeting facilities. Relevant experience may include:
  • Supporting live public meetings and presentations
  • Troubleshooting microphones, speakers, displays, projectors, video switchers, control systems, and conferencing equipment
  • Supporting video conferencing, streaming, recording, and hybrid meeting environments
  • Diagnosing audio, video, cabling, signal-routing, and connectivity issues
  • Coordinating advanced repairs and system changes with audiovisual vendors
  • Providing occasional evening support for City Council meetings and other scheduled events

In addition to these specialized responsibilities, the selected candidate will perform the full range of Information Systems Analyst II duties, including user support, systems administration, hardware and software troubleshooting and configuration, documentation, project coordination, vendor management, and support of City network and telecommunications systems.
Examples of Duties
Employees within this journey-level classification receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience. This class is distinguished from the Information Systems Analyst III in that the latter designs, develops, implements and maintains large or complex computer or voice and data communication systems and databases. Advancement to the III level is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff and is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing assigned functions and business needs for expertise at this level.
This position will also perform professional level information systems duties in support of strategic City computer operating systems across multiple platforms and technologies; installs, and maintains computer systems hardware and software; provides technical assistance to system users in accordance with applicable information systems policies, procedures, methods and techniques; performs systems analysis duties in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of information systems and supporting computer hardware and software applications; develops optimum software configurations to achieve operating system functional goals; prepares and updates user manuals and system documentation; troubleshoots and rectifies computer system problems; evaluates new software/hardware and recommends changes; participates in the evaluation and testing of system upgrades; installs or upgrades in-house or vendor system software applications; troubleshoots hardware and software related problems; monitors overall systems performance to ensure achievement of system upgrade objectives; performs system maintenance activities on various files; monitors system disk for space; maintains and monitors system security; resets user passwords; grants or revokes system access; identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks; responds to requests from users regarding system operations; provides support to local and wide area networks; creates and modifies user accounts; maintains electronic access; enables local and wide area network connections; maintains file servers; monitors network performance; troubleshoots network problems; coordinates maintenance and repairs with information systems or vendor staff; performs database administration duties; maintains the integrity of the database including availability, security, design and backup and recovery; performs highly technical duties in support of the City's telecommunications services including voice, data and cellular systems; coordinates activities with internal and external resources; confers with client to determine service needs and technical details of hardware and software required; as assigned, serves as project lead over all aspects of assigned information systems or telecommunication system projects; evaluates and assesses client needs; identifies and allocates resources including staff, equipment and materials; sets project priorities, goals and objectives; coordinates user training, education and problem-solving sessions; develops training materials counsels users on programs and services; conducts training programs; develops documentation for user problem solving including system and user manuals; prepares a variety of accurate technical reports on operations and activities; contacts vendors for quotes on computer hardware and software; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems.

Minimum Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications for an Information Systems Analyst I:

Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of computer science and information systems.
  • Methods and techniques of system analysis, design, development and programming.
  • Principles and procedures of quality assurance and security related to computer information systems or telecommunications systems.
  • Methods and techniques of statistical analysis, research and report design.
  • Principles and concepts of network technology.
  • Principles and practices of software troubleshooting.
  • Methods and techniques of telecommunication software installation.
  • Principles and practices of telecommunications hardware and software systems.
  • A variety of computer and network operating systems.
  • Methods and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting, problem resolution and maintenance of information systems hardware and software.

Ability to:
  • Recommend, implement and install computer or telecommunications system hardware and software.
  • Detect, isolate, and resolve information systems problems.
  • Analyze and assess the technological needs of City departments.
  • Train users in new hardware and software.
  • Develop, install, troubleshoot, and upgrade City information systems.
  • Evaluate, test, implement and support new operating systems.
  • Independently perform a variety of responsible systems analysis duties.
  • Monitor, maintain and administer a variety of network operating systems.

Experience and Training
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities are as follows:

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible information systems analysis, programming or administration experience.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science or a closely related field.

License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions: Office environment; long periods of exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret information.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a full police background reference check (including fingerprinting), polygraph and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES ARE NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

ANTICIPATED RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE*Recruitment Closes: Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 11:59 P.M.
Training and Experience Screening: By Friday, October 16, 2026
Department Selection Interview: Week of October 26, 2026
*Please note, all dates and/or timeframes are subject to change.

Benefit Summary

The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement

Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
  • Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
  • Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options
  • Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership
  • Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
  • Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance
Medical:
  • Kaiser HMO
  • Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Shield PPO

Dental:
  • Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
  • Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Vision:
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.
  • Available to all members of your household
  • 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
  • Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances
The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Financial Financial premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:
  • First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
  • Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
  • All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:
  • After 90 day

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