PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4670719)  PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Salary $119,111.04 - $160,518.72 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number N2561A Department CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES Opening Date 09/04/2025 Closing Date 9/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT EXAM NUMBER N2561A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We welcome applications from anyone. WHEN TO APPLY We will be accepting online applications fromThursday, September 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)untilThursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore5:00 p.m. (PT) onThursday, September 25, 2025,, to be accepted. EXAM NUMBER N2561A WHY WORK FOR US? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2, 300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A dedicated professional with strong interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills, coupled with a deep dedication, and a genuine passion to serving the community to make a positive impact. BENEFITS INFORMATION NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES:Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Matched 401(k) Savings and Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans (as declared by the Board of Supervisors), 13 Paid Holidays, 10 paid leave days and option to buy one to 20 more days, Flexible Work Schedules. For more information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ DEFINITION Positions allocable to this class provide technical leadership for the comprehensive support of complex network and server operating system environments. Incumbents perform a wide-range of network-related duties, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex networks. This position functions as a lead for complex network systems administration projects and may supervise lower-level Network Systems Administrators and other technical staff. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS This class is the principal level in the Network Systems Administrator series and generally reports to an Information Technology manager and are assigned lead roles in the following areas: network design, disaster recovery planning, capacity planning, network security, complex server and network configuration, network administration and monitoring, upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance on network related projects, including services over Internet Protocol (IP), such as audio, video, telephony and data. Incumbents possess a broad and in-depth knowledge of advanced computer networking principles, concepts and tools. They have advanced skills in network monitoring tools and a comprehensive knowledge of protocols, emerging network technologies, network security, file servers, cable infrastructure, and topologies. They apply in depth knowledge to support network infrastructure such as e-mail, storage management, file and print services, routers, wireless access points, switches, firewalls, host access, network-related software, network management systems, network security appliances, Internet, and backup and disaster recovery services. Principal Network Systems Administrator positions are distinguished from those of the Senior Network Systems Administrator by the incumbents serving as technical experts for complex networks and associated software and hardware in high-availability environments, along with project lead or supervisory responsibilities. Essential Job Functions + Provides technical leadership and supervision over Active Directory and Windows Server operations, ensuring system performance, reliability, and availability. + Oversees and performs network and server administration, including the design, configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of hardware, software, and operating systems. + Develops, implements, and enforces departmental systems administration policies, procedures, and technical guidelines. + Coordinates and manages system backup and recovery solutions to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery. + Administers or supervises the administration of complex server systems, ensuring integration and interoperability across multiple platforms and technologies. + Supervises technical staff by assigning work, providing training and guidance, evaluating performance, and enforcing personnel policies and procedures. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field*. -AND- Four (4) years of progressively** responsible, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization*** planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex**** network infrastructure with a high-availability environment*****. OPTION II: Two (2) years of full-time paid experience at the level of Senior Network Systems Administrator. OPTION III: Five (5) years of progressively** responsible, full-time paid experience planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex**** network infrastructure in a centralized IT organization*** with a high-availability environment*****. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *In order to receive credit for your education, you must include a copy of the official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. The document should show the date of the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalent to U.S. standards. Please submit documentation to CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. **Progressively more responsible experience is work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next. *** Centralized IT organization is defined in the County of Los Angeles as that which is responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Integration Technology official for the department or major organizational unit, for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organizational unit. ****Complex Systems is Enterprise software that are categorized by business function. Each type of enterprise application can be considered a "system" due to the integration with a firm's business processes. A complex system is an enterprise application that encompasses many interfaces to source data and/or interactions with other applications. *****High availability environment is defined as an IT system, component, or application can operate at a high level, continuously, without intervention, for a given time period. Withhold and out-of-class information No withhold or out-of-class experience will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application. VETERAN'S CREDIT If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam team atCSSD-Exam@cssd.lacounty.gov. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist oftwo (2)parts: Part I : Multiple Choice and Simulation Assessments,weighted 60%, measuring: + Deductive Reasoning + Communicating Effectively + Executing & Delivering on Objectives + Decision Making + Delegating & Prioritizing Responsibilities + Establishing & Maintaining Relationships + Promoting Collaboration & Cooperation + Coaching & Developing Others + Building & Leading Teams STANDARDIZED MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or higher on Part I to have their Part II – Evaluation of Training and Experience scored and calculated. Part II : An Evaluation of Training & Experience,weighted 40%, measuring: + Experience managing or administering system components + Experience using identity management systems for work + Experience performing or managing network or server administration tasks + Experience using technology/tools to manage network and information technology operations + Experience performing project leadership tasks Candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher on Part II in order to be placed on the eligible list. OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theREQUIREMENTSto qualify. Fill out the application/supplemental questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and a detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application is incomplete, the application will beREJECTED. After completing and scoring your assessment, our office will review your application to ensure you meet the requirements outlined in the job posting. Only candidates who indicate that they meet the requirements of the job will be forwarded to hiring managers. Applicants found not to meet the requirements may receive a disqualification notice, even after passing the exam. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. TEST PREPARATION We provide study guides and other rest preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary. + Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is: "Employment Test Assistance." + Online practice tests are available athttps://shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of applicants receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their scored group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as span/junk mail. Anna_Nersesian@cssd.lacounty.gov cssd-exams@cssd.lacounty.gov awong@hr.lacounty.gov vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov noreply@governmentjobs.com info@governmentjobs.com noreply@proctoru.com talentcentral@shl.com donot-reply@amcatmail.com SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. TESTING ACCOMMODATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Testing Accommodations Coordinator:TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov IMPORTANT NOTES + Please note thatALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. + Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. + Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. + Utilizing verbiage from Class Specifications and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified. Comments such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as Incomplete. VACANCY INFORMATION The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Child Support Services Department as they occur. IRS PUBLICATION 1075 Employees and Contractors that have access to IRS Federal Tax Information (FTI) are subject to routine background investigations, including Live Scans, FBI Fingerprinting, and check of local law enforcement agencies. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any DEPARTMENT CONTACT Anna Nersesian cssd-exams@cssd.lacounty.gov TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS COORDINATOR TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 325-0778 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions. 02 After completing and scoring your assessment, our office will review your application to verify that you meet the requirements outlined in the job posting. Only candidates whose qualifications are verified will be forwarded to hiring managers. Applicants found not to meet the requirements may receive a disqualification notice, even after passing the exam. Do you understand the above statement? + I understand the above information. 03 Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add awong@hr.lacounty.gov, anna_nersesian@cssd.lacounty.gov, cssd-exams@cssd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, donotreply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. + I understand and accept the above information and instructions. 04 Under which option do you qualify for this position? + Option I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field. -AND- Four (4) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex network infrastructure and server operating system environments with a high-availability environment. + Option II: Two (2) years of experience at the level of Senior Network Systems Administrator. + Option III: Five (5) years of progressively responsible, full-time paid experience planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex network infrastructure in a centralized IT organization with a high-availability environment. 05 Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university? NOTE: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching them to your application or sending them to the exam analyst. + Yes, and I have attached proof of my bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university to my online application. + Yes, and I will email proof of my bachelor's degree or higher from an accdredited college or university to anna_nersesian@cssd.lacounty.gov and copy CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filling. + No, I do not possess a bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university 06 What is your primary course of study/major of the degree(s) as written on your diploma, official transcript, or verification letter from the Registrar's Office? Check all that apply: + Computer Science + Software Engineering + Information Technology (IT) + Cybersecurity + Data Science + Computer Engineering + Networking + Database Systems + Bioinformatics + Information Systems + Computer Graphics + Other closely related field + None of the above + I do not possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field 07 If you selected "Other closely related field" for Question #6, please write the primary course of study/major of the degree(s) as written on your diploma, and an official transcript of the verification letter from the Registrar's Office. Indicate N/A if you do not possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field. 08 To verify your academic standing, you need to submit one of the following: proof of degree: a copy of the diploma, a copy of the official transcript, or a copy of a verification letter from the school's Registrar's Office. You must submit the proof of degree with your application or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filling to anna_nersesian@cssd.lacounty.gov and CC: CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty/gov. The documents should be in the following file format: Adobe Acrobat, JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and TIFF, it must be less than 5.0MB per document. + I possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field AND I understand the above information and instructions. + I do not possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field. 09 Do you have full-time paid experience at the level of Senior Network System administrator? + Yes, I have a full-time paid expericnce at the level of Senior Network System Administrator. + No, I do not have a full time paid experice at the level of Senior Network System Administrator. 10 How many years of full-time paid experience do you have at the level of Senior Network Systems Administrator? + Less than 1 year. + 1 year to less than 2 years. + 2 years to less than 3 years. + 3 years or more. 11 If you indicated that you have a full-time paid experience at the level of Senior Network System Administrator, you must provide the following: Position/Title:: Employer: Department/Division/Unit Name and Title of Supervisor Number of hours worked per week: Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: From (mm/dd/yr to (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY." Failure to provide all the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 12 Do you have full-time, progressively responsible, paid experience in a Centralized Information Technology Organization planning, designing, installing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure with a high-availability environment? *Centralized IT organization is defined as a unit or department that provides comprehensive IT services such as analysis, design, acquisition, development, implementation, maintenance, and/or support of information systems, under the direction or guidance of the organization's Chief IT official. + Yes, I have a full-time progressively responsible experience in a Centralized Information Technology Organization planning, designing, installing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure with a high-availability environment. + No, I do not have a full-time progressively responsible experience in a Centralized Information Technology Organization planning, designing, installing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure with a high-availability environment. + Does not apply 13 How many years of full-time progressively responsible experience do you have in a Centralized Information Technology Organization planning, designing, installing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure with a high-availability environment? + 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. + I do not have the above experience 14 If you indicated that you have full-time paid experience in a Centralized Information Technology Organization, planning, designing, installing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure with a high-availability environment, you must provide the following: Position/Title: Employer: Employer Website Address: Department/Division/Unit Name and Title of Supervisor Number of hours worked per week: Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: From (mm/dd/yr to (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY." Failure to provide all the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Please verify your email addressVerify Email