What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Systems Administrator III position at Riverside County, CA?
Salary : $109,210.50 - $145,812.33 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type : Regular
Job Number : 25-86165-01
Department : Information Technology
Division : Infrastructure Services
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
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The Riverside County Information Technology Department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Systems Administrator III to lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure, and highly available multi-cloud environments, specifically across AWS and Azure platforms. This role will involve strategic planning, architectural design, security, cost optimization, and ensuring that cloud infrastructure meets both current and future business needs.
As a key technical leader, the IT Systems Administrator III will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide governance for cloud operations, and ensure that cloud systems operate efficiently while remaining secure and compliant. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure, and governance best practices, with a strong background in AWS and Azure environments.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge :
- Cloud Automation and Orchestration : Familiarity with automation tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
- Cloud Migration : Experience migrating on-premise workloads to AWS and Azure environments and managing hybrid cloud infrastructures.
- Containerization : Proficiency with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as managing containerized applications in cloud environments.
Skills :
Abilities :
About Riverside County Information Technology
is a full-service provider of IT services including communications, development, security, infrastructure, desktop support, helpdesk, and datacenter services. Comprehensive systems support is also offered for email and messaging, smart phones, tablets, expert technical support, and production and test environments.
Meet the Team
RCIT promotes a culture of Team Players! People are at the center of everything in the department and it is a priority to work together for a balanced, work-life environment. Executive Leadership is customer-focused and employee-supportive in all things. It is a goal to create an environment where working hard can be fun and rewarding for everyone. The department continues to grow in effective and dynamic ways to cultivate business relationships while promoting efficiencies through innovations to "Empower people to reach beyond..."
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Cloud Infrastructure Design & Architecture :
Governance & Security :
Cloud Monitoring & Optimization :
Cloud Migration & Disaster Recovery :
Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment. (Additional IT job-related experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience.)
Experience : Four years of successful journey level Cloud infrastructure experience, one year of which included either lead level duties or technically advanced IT job-related work. (One year as an IT Systems Administrator II will satisfy the one year of lead or technically advanced experience requirement.)
License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Essential Skills for Cloud Infrastructure Management : We're looking for candidates with a strong foundation in cloud technologies and key skills to help manage and optimize our cloud environments :
Key Knowledge
Key Skills
Key Abilities
Preferred Certifications :
Microsoft Azure :
AWS Certifications :
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and / or current employees of the RCIT may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alyssa Wallace at alyssawallace@rivco.org
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here :
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at :
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following :
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note :
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) :
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE : Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS : Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE : Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY : Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
I affirm that my answers to the following questions are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that my answers will be verified with the information I have provided in my application.
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status :
Are you a current regular, part time, temporary, per diem, or seasonal employee with the County of Riverside?
Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the Riverside County Information Technology Department?
How many years of Cloud infrastructure experience do you possess?
Please select all the Microsoft certifications you possess (upload a copy of your certification(s))
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