Network Analyst II

Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 05, 2024
  • Salary: $118,256.52 - $143,741.52 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Job Description

    The Position

    Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management
    Why join the Health Services Department?

    Contra Costa County was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California. It is one of nine counties in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area and covers approximately 733 square miles extending from the northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay easterly about 50 miles to San Joaquin County. The County has one of the State’s most heterogeneous populations, rich in ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity. With a current population of more than 1.1 million, Contra Costa County is the ninth most populous county in California.

    Contra Costa Health Services includes a Health Plan, Public Health, Hazardous Materials, Environmental Health, Housing Homeless and Health, Regional Medical Center, Behavioral Health, Emergency Management Services, and a full complement of ambulatory care sites including school-based services.

    The Contra Costa County Health Services Department has an excellent employment opportunity for one (1) full-time Network Analyst II assigned primarily to the Health Services Information Technology Unit located in Concord, CA. While this recruitment is to fill current openings in the Health Services Department, the eligible list may also be used for other County Departments.

    We are looking for someone who:
    • Shows initiative, follow-through, and excels at troubleshooting.
    • Effectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they arise during the day, responding to urgent requests in a timely manner in an atmosphere with competing demands.
    • Acknowledges and respects cultural and linguistic differences of diverse populations.
    • Has strong communication skills and demonstrates empathy in handling customer needs and builds a trusting rapport with customers.
    • Has the ability to learn new applications and systems on the job as required.
    • Is experienced with virtualization technologies including VMware, HyperV, and NSX.
    • Has knowledge of routers, firewalls, switches, and related network and security equipment and appliances.
    What you will typically be responsible for:
    • Taking ownership of projects and managing resources to project completion.
    • Performing a variety of complex systems analysis duties in the development, installation, implementation, and evaluation of local area, wide area, or multi-protocol open data networks.
    • Analyzing user information system needs; recommending solutions and appropriate technology to meet client needs; and designing systems as appropriate.
    • Participating in County-wide complex projects as a team member.
    • Installing, testing, and configuring network hardware and software.
    • Contacting vendors for components, technical references, and/or services required for network expansion and maintenance.
    • Producing detailed accurate documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
    • Participating in after-hours on-call rotations.
    A few reasons you might love this job:
    • Your work will impact the lives, health, and well-being of all residents (with a focus on the diverse, marginalized communities) and businesses in Contra Costa County.
    • The team you would work with is full of people passionate about their jobs, constantly innovating, and joyful collaborators.
    • Professional development funds are available for each employee.
    • Offices are in the central part of the County.
    • The County offers a generous benefits package.
    A few challenges you might face in this job:
    • After-hours work might be required during system upgrades or outages.
    • Adapting to the frequency and timeliness of the regulatory changes.
    • Staff must adapt to new and ever-changing technology.
    • You may have to work under pressure and need to deliver products in tight timeframes.
    • Troubleshooting multiple interconnected systems.
    Competencies Required:
    • Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
    • Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
    • Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
    • Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
    • Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
    • Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
    • Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
    • Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
    • Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
    • Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
    • Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
    • Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
    • Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
    • Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
    • Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
    To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/4101

    The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, computer information systems, data base administration, telecommunications management or a closely related field.

    AND

    Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in designing, installing and helping to maintain complex LANs or WANs network acceleration technologies using TCP/IP, UDP and other standard networking protocols using physical layers, bridges, switches, firewall, gateways and routers.

    Substitution for Education:
    (1) Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four years.
    (2) Possession of professional technical certifications can substitute for up to a maximum of two (2) years of the required education. Each of the following current and valid certifications can be substituted for six (6) months of required education:
    • CompTIA Net+
    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
    • MCITP - Enterprise Administrator/Server Administrator
    • MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)
    • CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional)
    • CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
    • CCA (Cisco Certified Architect)
    • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
    • CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)
    • JNCIP/E-ENT (Juniper Network Certified Professional/Expert Enterprise Routing and switching)
    • CCA-N (Citrix Certified Associate - Networking)
    • CCP-N (Citrix Certified Professional - Networking)

    Desirable Qualifications:

    • Experience supporting client VPN solutions and site to site VPNs, 802.1x
    • Vendor certifications, CCNA/CCNP, PCNSE, PMP, Azure Certification etc. are a plus
    • Experiece dealing with healthcare technologies, equipment, protocols
    • Data Center experience and overlay technologies (VXLAN, OTV, LISP, MPBGP w MPLS)
    • Experience with application layer firewalls
    • Wireless experience (site surveys, AP placement and tracking, troubleshooting)
    • Experience with network monitoring software, IPAM, visio, Agile/Scrum methodology, ticketing system


    Selection Process

    Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.


    Multiple Choice Exam: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online test. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies that may include but are not limited to : critical thinking, delivering results, professional and technical expertise, attention to detail, and customer focus. C andidates must receive a score of at least 70%, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list. ( Weighted 100%)


    If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within 6 months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re-take the exam.

    Tentative Dates:

    The Network Analyst II Multiple Choice exam is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely): 12/4/2024-12/9/2024

    If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within six (6) months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re-take the exam. If more than six (6) months have passed, you will need to retake the exam.

    Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

    The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

    For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

    CONVICTION HISTORY

    After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

    DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

    All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

    To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

    Closing Date/Time: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

    The County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat. 

    Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state.

    The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails.

    Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses.

    Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life.

    Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value:

    • Clients and communities
    • Accountability
    • Partnerships
    • Fiscal prudence
    • Quality Services
    • Organizational excellence

     

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