Network System Analyst I

Salary : $89,336.00 - $109,075.20 Annually
Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Information Systems
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2026.

This position is part of the Server Team and operates under the guidance of a Senior Analyst. This role supports our enterprise vision of delivering exceptional community services by implementing, managing, and maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing systems. Our infrastructure spans multiple locations and encompasses both primary and backup data centers, as well as cloud-hosted environments.

Nevada County supports flexible work schedules and the possibility of working remotely several days per week. You will be working with our award-winning group of Network Analysts, Desktop Technicians and Applications Analysts. In addition to being skilled professionals in a wide array of technologies, maintain life-work balance through a variety of activities from mountain biking and backpacking to art and music.

Qualified candidates must have current knowledge in many of these areas but is not required to be an expert on all:

• Microsoft Windows Server
  • Windows 2016, 2019, and 2022
  • Active Directory Management & GPO
  • SQL
  • SSL Certificates
  • PowerShell
• Cloud services
  • Azure
  • M365
  • Exchange Online
  • OneDrive
  • Intune
  • SSO / SAML

• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity principles and best-practices
• SAN Administration
• VMWare Administration
• Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

• Systems Monitoring & Alerting

View the to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.
Education and Experience Required
Minimum Qualifications

Level I

Completion of two years of college-level work in information systems, computer science, or a closely related field.

(OR)

Completion of two years of college-level work in any subject and two years of technical work experience.

(OR)

Five years of directly related technical computer services work experience.
Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate
• High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Some College

02

If you selected "Related Field", please explain. Otherwise, put 'N/A'.
03

Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing work equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Network Systems Analyst I?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

This position requires that you have technical work experience if your college coursework does not fall under the subject areas list above. What best describes your years of technical work experience?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing work equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Network Systems Analyst I?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than5 years
• 5 or more years

06

Please provide a brief summary of your experience administering each of the following technologies and services. For each area, include the approximate number of years of experience and examples of your responsibilities or accomplishments or NA if not applicable. Microsoft Windows Server: Microsoft Exchange Server: Active Directory: Group Policy (GPO): PowerShell Scripting and Automation: Certificate Management: Microsoft 365 Administration: System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM): Microsoft Intune: Single Sign-On (SSO) Solutions:
07

Provide an example of your experience participating in a technical project team. What was your role?
08

Describe your experience managing on-prem, hybrid, and cloud only environments in a multi-site or enterprise setting. Include years of experience, involvement with implementation, and maintenance plan. Include any challenges you have faced and how you address them.
09

Do you have other server administration experience other than what was listed in the job posting? If so, please elaborate. Include dates, duration and details concerning your experience.
10

What is the 11th word in the second paragraph of this posting?
Required Question