Network and Systems Administrator - Cybersecurity

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa is seeking a Network and Systems Administrator - Cybersecurity to manage the Court’s secure data and network systems. This role involves maintaining network availability, ensuring efficient system performance, and implementing cybersecurity protocols. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess extensive experience in a similar role, focused on system security and infrastructure management.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in systems and network infrastructures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex security threats.
• Knowledge of multiple scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, PowerShell) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, maintains, and trains others on a secure network infrastructure.
• Administers and troubleshoots network and Court systems.
• Implements security protocols, monitors network performance, and conducts incident management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a closely related field

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa

Announces an open recruitment for: Network and Systems Administrator - Cybersecurity

$108,230.72 - $138,133.01 annually

Final Filing – 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The Court is conducting an open recruitment for the classification of Network and Systems Administrator - Cybersecurity. Under the direction of and reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the incumbent in this classification designs, implements, maintains, and trains others on the daily support of the Court’s secure voice, data, and network security infrastructure, as well as the courts on-prem and government cloud-hosted compute, server, storage, and virtual infrastructure. This includes but is not limited to the design, installation, implementation, and automated 24x7 monitoring of Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), servers (physical and virtual), Storage Area Networks (SAN), network appliances and devices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), firewalls, wireless infrastructure, Cisco Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunications system, Active Directory (AD), Office 365 (O365), VMWare and Court applications in Azure. The Network and Systems Administrator - Cybersecurity provides administration of, installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the network and Court systems and as well as helps guide Threat Detection, physical Court security technology, Incident Management, Incident Response working with various Justice Partners such as Court Security, and Disaster Recovery, mitigating cybersecurity threats, providing timely reports after incidents.

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing day may apply. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other Network and Systems Administrator – Cybersecurity vacancies that become available.

The individual appointed to this position must be able to: 1.) Work well with others as well as work independently; 2.) Have the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; 3.) Maintain a positive and professional attitude and possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills; and 4.) Work in a confidential working environment. Regular and punctual attendance is essential.

Duties that may be assigned include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the administrator for the voice, data, network, and software applications.
• Installs, customizes, configures, tests, optimizes, and maintains a wide range of networks, routers, servers, appliances (load balancers, backups, etc.), SANs and related networking equipment.
• Installs, configures and maintains IPS/IDS, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, AntiMalware, etc. for maximum internal network protection.
• Maintaining Court Operations such as O365, case management systems, jury system, web servers (vender and internal), third parties integrations, and other miscellaneous software.
• Monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains performance of servers, routers, switches, appliances, and network devices.
• Manages activities related to keeping the infrastructure performing optimally including backing up the system, performance tuning, installing operating system upgrades and patches, implementing security and virus protection, and providing after-hour monitoring and support.
• Optimizing and maintaining network security protocols, such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), and VPNs to guarantee Court resources are protected.
• Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of appliances, hardware, software, or upgrading existing systems to guarantee interoperability, reliability, availability, and supportability of internal systems.
• Implements solutions to correct problems with network and software applications to maintain the systems and to ensure they are accessible and functioning properly.
• Monitors network security and works with senior staff to resolve security issues.
• Retrieves and recovers user data files, folders, and directories
• Participates in the development and implementation of network standards and procedures.
• Train technical staff to perform administration, maintenance, and support of new network applications, and provides second-level support.
• Prepares technical documentation that include but not limited to, standard operating procedures, detailed project plans, network diagrams, circuit schematics, and user training materials.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

TheIDEAL CANDIDATE should have:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.
• Architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.
• Operating system architecture, characteristics, capabilities, constraints, and commands applicable to the Court's information systems environment.
• One or more scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python and PowerShell).
• Principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
• Policies, procedures, laws, and regulations applicable to assigned responsibilities including internal and external security audits.
• Public cloud, government cloud, secure hybrid cloud or multi-cloud and on-prem
• Cisco and Azure network architectures and theory and principles of network design and integration, including topologies and protocols.
• Microsoft Server and Infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Virtual infrastructure architecture, design principles, support and maintenance.
• Best practices and methods of cybersecurity administration, governance and policy creation.
• Principles, methods and techniques for secure installation, configuration and operation of infrastructure systems, hardware, and devices on-prem and cloud-based
• Methods and techniques for performing connectivity, performance, and troubleshooting, including the uses of diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Systems analysis and design principles and development methodologies and tools.
• Procedures and techniques for analyzing and improving processes to enhance security efficiency
• Principles and practices of customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Basic practices and procedures of budgeting and purchasing.

Ability to:

• Perform complex cybersecurity network and systems administration functions in a multi-platform, multi-segment network environment accurately and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security threat vectors, attacks, patterns and remediation
• Establish priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple activities to ensure timely, high-quality results.
• Monitor and configure systems and network security using advanced security software and protocols.

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication, able to communicate with leadership

• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, documentation and other written materials.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within specific cybersecurity policy guidelines and laws
• Work collaboratively as a team member or leader of a very small team to ensure project accountability.
• Keep technical skills current to meet continuing cybersecurity administration responsibilities.
• Coordinate work with other units and sections to accomplish Court and department requirements.
• Impart tact, calmness and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations and upset individuals during times of pressure or stress
• Understand and respect limits of authority.
• Maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, Court and County employees, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work.
• Recommending, developing, and maintaining information security procedures, standards, and guidelines for computer system environments including Zero Trust, Least Privilege.
• Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data and generating documented recommendations for action and implementation.
• Assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with laws, rules and/or regulations.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, analyzing, and identifying system malfunctions through automation to determine the source and root cause of the problem.
• Monitoring the performance of systems or applications, alerting and escalation through full automation of system health, threat detection, cyber-attack mitigation.
• Attending to the needs and expectations of customers and providing high-quality service and documentation to staff, partners and executives.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating external products, services, or personnel to determine their potential for meeting organizational needs.
• Plan and organize work, set priorities, and coordinate with other parts of the organization to accomplish objectives according to established schedules and deadlines.
• Manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task or project, while monitoring and keeping track of others and shifting work focus as needed.
• Establish and adhere to technology standards, such as SOPs, PIR/AAR, runbooks, SLA/SLO, MTTR, Incident Management and Response
• Make well-informed, effective, and timely strategic decisions or recommendations and perceive their impact and implications, even in uncertain situations and/or when information is limited.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines or within areas of assigned responsibility.
• Organize and maintain accurate and complete secure files in physical or electronic form.
• Maintain confidentiality of, and control access to, sensitive documents, PII and information.
• Prepare clear, logical, concise, and comprehensive reports, studies, documentation, and other written materials using correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Deliver high-quality cybersecurity products, processes and solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work independently and collaboratively in team-based environment.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of California.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in the development and administration of systems and network infrastructures in an information systems environment similar in size and complexity to that of the Court.

OR

Any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Substitution:

Relevant full-time work experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree on a year-for-year basis.

Desired Qualifications:

License or Certifications are preferred, though not required:

• Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Preferred: CompTIA Security+
• Preferred:Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+)
• Preferred: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
• Nice-to-have: Cisco CCIE, VMware, Microsoft MSCE

Application and Selection Process:
To apply go to:http://www.cc-courts.org: click on the Careers tab then click on the Current Employment Opportunities link. All communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and government.jobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails. For additional information email: [e-mail].

Depending on the number of applications received, an application evaluation committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate’s application package, and those deemed best qualified will be invited to an oral interview. The court reserves the right to revise this process in accordance with the Court Personnel Plan and accepted selection practices.

Interested individuals must complete a court application on line and must provide a valid email address. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of fingerprint and a criminal record background check is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment.

Because the Court operates in multiple branches, the employee may be required to travel to other court locations, and possession of a valid California driver’s license is therefore required. All employees of the court who operate a vehicle on court business must certify they possess a valid California Driver’s License and required levels of automobile insurance.

Convictions
Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying for employment with the court.The court will assess the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has elapsed since the offense was committed, and the nature of the job duties to be performed.

Employment Eligibility:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present to the Court, at the time of appointment, original documents which show satisfactory proof of: 1.) identity and 2.) U.S. Citizenship or a legal authorization to work in the United States.

Union Representative
This position is an exempt, unrepresented position.

Applicants with Disabilities
The Court will make reasonable accommodations so applicants with disabilities may participate in the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance.

The Court is an equal opportunity employer. The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law.