Information Systems Analyst

**An Amador County Employment Application is required**

Information Systems Analyst
Amador County Information Technology Department
Rate of Pay: $38.31-$46.57/hour PLUS benefits
Deadline to apply: February 27, 2025 11:59PM

DEFINITION

To perform professional level duties in the analysis, evaluation, design, development, documentation, maintenance and administration of local and wide area networks; to install, configure and manage network servers; to develop training materials and conduct user training; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Examples of Duties:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Performs professional support in designing, developing, managing, administering and maintaining local and wide area network systems.
• Researches, evaluates, plans, installs, coordinates and manages networked systems and components, including servers, switches, hubs, routers and related devices.
• Provides support in the development and implementation of networked security systems including firewall design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and administration.
• Identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks.
• Implements and administers security strategies.
• Monitors network traffic to ensure capacity and functional efficiency.
• Installs, configures and manages network file and application servers.
• Researches and develops techniques for standardization across networked systems and computing environments.
• Designs, administers and manages network databases.
• Researches, evaluates, designs, deploys, tests and manages specialized network applications for County departments.
• Ensures County compliance with licensing rules and regulations.
• Remain abreast on NIST 800-53 and related frameworks, and compliance requirements for HIPAA, CJIS Security Policy, CLETS PPP, etc. and works with clients to meet their specific compliance needs.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex network and applications problems.
• Manages data backups across multiple County sites.
• Archives data to ensure the integrity and security of media and data; provides training to end users on software applications either at the work site, remote, or within a classroom environment.
• Designs and develops training materials.
• Conducts training sessions.
• Performs technical writing duties in the development and production of system documentation and instructional or procedural manuals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive information technology program over multiple operating environments.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Principles and practices of network infrastructure design, configuration and development.
• Principles and practices of network server configuration, administration and management.
• Principles and practices of network security.
• Familiarity with governance such as HIPAA, CJIS Security Policy and the CLETS PPP, etc as they pertain to technology implementation within the County.
• Familiarity with cyber security concepts and NIST, particularly NIST 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information systems and Organizations.
• Principles and practices of database design, administration and security.
• Operational characteristics of network systems and components including servers, routers, hubs and switches.
• A variety of standard and specialized software applications utilized in networked environments.
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving complex network systems and applications problems. Standard and accepted procedures necessary to maintain the integrity and security of data in networked systems.
• Principles and practices of programming.
• Methods and techniques of developing and implementing training programs.
• Methods and techniques of developing systems technical documentation.
• Operational characteristics of personal computers and associated hardware, software and peripheral devices.
• Office methods, practices and procedures including computers and associated word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Proper English usage, spelling and grammar.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of professional specialized tasks in support of the County’s networked systems.
• Design, develop, manage and administer network systems and servers, including security measures.
• Troubleshoot, research, diagnose and resolve complex network and associated hardware or software operational issues.
• Ensure the safety and integrity of network systems and information.
• Ensure operational capacity and availability of networked resources.
• Design, develop and administer databases.
• Develop and implement consistent standards for networked systems and applications.
• Ensure County compliance with mandated licensing requirements.
• Develop materials and conduct user training.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information consistent with pertinent laws and regulations.
• Effectively represent the County information technology services in contact with other County staff and vendors.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in computer science or a related field.

Experience

Two years of experience in the design, development, management and administration of local and wide area networked systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid and current California Driver’s License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.31 - $46.57 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $38 - $47