Job Description:
Senior Network Systems Analyst-Server Team
Description
Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS ARE BEING HELD ON AUGUST 12 & 14, 2025 Nevada County is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Network Systems Analyst to work on our Server Team!
Nevada County is nestled in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, about an hour outside Sacramento and two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. County employees enjoy a variety of activities from mountain biking and backpacking to painting, swimming, music, and working with animals. Full-time employees are provided with a competitive benefits package.
The Nevada County Information Systems (IS) Team values collaboration and innovation in support of our mission to provide excellent technology to all County departments and strives to align with our agency core values of Integrity, Service, and Commitment - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/47733/2023-IGS-Behavior-and-Culture-Values
Members of the IS team are encouraged to maintain a strong work-life balance and generally have the opportunity to participate in flexible scheduling and part-time telework options.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the award-winning Nevada County Information Systems Team as a Senior Network Systems Analyst (NSA). This position supports the enterprise vision of excellent community services by implementing and maintaining dependable, stable, and secure server infrastructure.
In this hands-on supervisory role, the Senior NSA will lead a small team in administering and architecting the physical and virtual server infrastructure for all county departments and programs. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining dependable, stable, and secure systems across multiple locations, supporting primary and backup data centers, and cloud-based environments.
The Senior Network Systems Analyst collaborates and partners with members of other technical areas such as Applications, Desktop, Network, and Security to plan and execute projects and maintenance. The Senior NSA is a key partner in diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and design. This position is also responsible for continuous improvement in the area of responsibility and provides recommendations for future upgrades and replacement needs to maintain a supportable and secure infrastructure.
The ideal Team Member possesses strong customer service skills and technical aptitude, with a willingness to grow and learn. Continuous training will be provided. Strong candidates demonstrate strength in:
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Windows Server OS
- Active Directory Management & GPO
- SQL
- SSL Certificates
- PowerShell
- Cloud services
- Azure
- M365
- Exchange Online
- OneDrive
- Intune
- SSO / SAML
- Cyber security principles and best-practices
- SAN Administration
- VMWare Administration
- Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- Project Management
- Systems Monitoring & Alerting
Nevada County Information Systems is an award-winning department in innovation and collaboration including placing in the top 4 of National Digital Counties for the last 10 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who may have a disability will be treated fairly throughout the interview and hiring process. The position is fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers a competitive benefit package. The compensation package includes:
- CalPERS retirement plan, a defined benefit plan,
- Medical-several choices of HMO and PPO plans
- Dental-a “best in the business” dental plan
- Vision-includes annual eye exams and annual frame allowance
- Life Insurance-equal to $50,000 with an option to purchase additional, supplementary life insurance at group rates
- Flexible Spending Account-set aside, on a pre-tax basis, up to the IRS maximum for eligible health-related expenses
So, why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth!
The position is fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package which is valued at 50% of your pay (meaning, consider the value of your benefits as half again what your pay is).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Benefits GuideThe Benefits Guide 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 summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health InsuranceThe 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 AccountsThe County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life InsuranceVoya 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 InsuranceNevada 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.
RetirementThe 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, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAny information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov www.nevadacountyca.govClosing Date/Time: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary:
$104,870.76 - $128,025.60 Annually