IT Analyst III - Server Design & Administration

County of El Dorado; Apex (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of El Dorado is seeking an IT Analyst III - Server Design & Admin to lead complex server design and operations. The role requires advanced technical expertise in Windows Server environments, AD, PKI, and automation.

You will mentor staff, drive major projects, and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure across county systems. The position is hybrid, onsite in Placerville, CA, with telework options consistent with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT or related field; certifications may substitute part of education.
• Four years of professional experience in enterprise IT systems development and administration.
• Or two years at the County's IT Analyst II level in server design and admin.
• Valid California driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, engineering, and maintenance of complex county server systems across platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor staff; resolve highly complex problems.
• Coordinate large system projects and strategic planning for infrastructure.
• Document workflows, system designs, and admin policies clearly.
• Collaborate on architecture, security, and integration of client/server solutions.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell

Active Directory

DevOps automation

PKI & certificates

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Tools

IIS

Rubrik

Job description

THIS OPPERTUNITY OFFERS A HYBRID TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE, WITH AT LEAST THREE ONSITE DAYS PER WEEK IN PLACERVILLE, CA

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

The Information Technologies staff delivers creative, practical solutions and services in support of the current and future technological needs of El Dorado County. The Server Administration Division provides technical support for servers throughout the County, including server security, hardware and software specifications and configurations, installation and customization, troubleshooting and maintenance, and coordination with vendors, when required, for problem resolution.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is the advanced, lead-level classification in the Information Technology Analyst – Server Design and Administration class series. Incumbents in Information Technology Analyst III - Server Design and Administration provide lead direction, training, and perform advanced and specialized analytical duties of a professional nature in the design, engineering, enhancement, administration, and maintenance of County information technology servers and related systems, including server hardware and core infrastructure applications; lead and coordinate complex system development projects; analyze complex customer and enterprise infrastructure client/server systems requirements; design, engineer, and maintain the most complex department and enterprise infrastructure client/server architectures.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform advanced and complex duties of a professional nature in the design, engineering, enhancement, administration, and maintenance of County information technology servers and related systems, including server hardware and core infrastructure applications.
• Serve as a technical expert within area of assignment, providing guidance and direction to technical, paraprofessional, and professional staff and resolving the most complex problems; participate in the development of strategic plans for systems development and modification as assigned.
• Provide direction to assigned staff; train staff on server related duties, methods, and procedures.
• Lead and coordinate complex systems development projects or project elements; participate in project strategic planning activities.
• Coordinate the design and development of new or enhanced system architectures; identify system requirements; research and analyzes the feasibility of hardware and software solutions; recommend the appropriate uses of department or enterprise infrastructure client/server technology.
• Design, build, test, implement, maintain, and enhance the most complex department or enterprise infrastructure client/server systems over multiple platforms and technologies, ensuring that the design incorporates comprehensive security measures.
• Lead and coordinate the configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of server platforms and software and the coordination/collaboration with other information technology staff to integrate client/server systems for operability.
• Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for assigned projects including work flow diagrams, system design specifications, and policies and procedures for the utilization of specific hardware and/or software.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here. The ideal candidate has hands on experience administering Windows Server environments at scale, including day to day troubleshooting, patching, and hardening across a domain joined enterprise infrastructure. They are proficient in PowerShell, not just running existing scripts, but writing, testing, and maintaining automation independently. They are also comfortable owning the DevOps style automation that drives monthly server build processes. They bring direct experience with Active Directory administration, including Group Policy design, testing, and troubleshooting. They also have experience with PKI and certificate lifecycle management within a Microsoft ADCS environment, covering issuance, renewal, troubleshooting, and eventually template level administration.

Experience with scheduled task or orchestration platforms and enterprise credential vaulting, such as managed service accounts and secret management under OAuth2 or MFA, is a strong plus. Familiarity with IIS web application deployment is also a plus. Familiarity with enterprise backup platforms, Rubrik in particular, is helpful. This role's involvement is architecture and planning input on the County's Rubrik implementation, not day-to-day backup operations. Above all, the ideal candidate operates at a Level 3 analytical tier, capable of independently architecting infrastructure solutions and resolving complex, ambiguous problems without escalation.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field; possession of one or more approved nationally recognized industry specific technology certifications may be substituted for some or all of the education; and

Four (4) years of professional experience providing analytical support related to the development and administration of enterprise or customized information technology systems;

OR

Two (2) years of professional experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Information Technology Analyst II – Server Design and Administration.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Contact Kim Rose in Human Resources at [e-mail].

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Information Technologies Analyst III -Server Design & Admin. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.

We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Information Technologies Department, located in Placerville, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.