IT Analyst Principal (Principal Infrastructure Engineer)

IT Analyst Principal (Principal Infrastructure Engineer)

Salary

$143,186.92 - $174,044.60 Annually

Location

675 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-367070-R1

Department

Dept of Information Technology

Division

DOIT-CDP-Admin Costs

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Contact

Kristin Holden-Morris CPS HR Consulting 916-471-3405 kmorris@cpshr.us

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Solano County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides customer-oriented and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; anytime - anywhere. The County strives for cost-effective use of technology, with interactive exchange and sharing of data within departments, with constituents, with other governments and business partners. The guiding principles of DoIT are:

• Support and facilitate access to County information for the public and its employees and to help the County conduct its business in a fast and easy manner

• Support the business goals of the County in an efficient, cost-effective manner

• Provide safe and secure systems and an integration mechanism to streamline business practices

• Provide ongoing technology training for staff

• Provide opportunities for constituents to utilize technology in their interaction with the County

• Share and exchange information using multiple channels

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THE POSITION

Manages and oversees a major information technology system, group, or program including staff and contract resources; plans, designs, and coordinates the maintenance of the most difficult and complex infrastructure system or computerized data processing and applications systems for large, multi departmental or county wide functions; acts as a project/team leader and technical expert in assigned area(s) of responsibility, and oversees major information technology initiatives.

Positions in this class head a major information technology section, program or initiative and may supervise lower level information technology professionals. Positions in this classification have the highest subject matter expertise for the assigned area and are proficient in project management, system development and design, GIS, infrastructure design and planning, and emerging technology development and implementation.

This class is distinguished from the:

• Information Technology Analyst IV by responsibility for a major section, program or initiative with a high level of independence and responsibility for significant resources.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

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Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Information Technology or related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of information technology systems and/or application development and support experience including two (2) years of project lead or supervisory responsibility.

Note: Additional experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.
• Some positions in this class will require technical certifications demonstrating expertise in specific bodies of knowledge.

Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations requisite to the position must be kept current while employed in this class. This may include the completion of continuing education units to maintain the required registration in good standing.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

July 20, 2026 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application. In addition, submit a cover letter detailing how you best meet the Ideal Candidate profile and desirable qualifications and certifications and complete the supplemental questions completely (Do Not Say, "See Resume/Application".)

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's degree is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Information Technology Analyst Principal (Principal Infrastructure Engineer)) and the recruitment number (25-367070-R1) in your email or fax.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Checks: The County may conduct background, credit and reference checks on candidates prior to appointment to this class. The background check may include the State of California Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), and criminal checks in any state, city, and/or county where the applicant has lived, worked, or gone to school.
• Independent Travel: The employee may be required to travel independently, for example, to perform work at other work sites, to attend meetings with other County employees, to attend meetings with community organizations, etc.
• Work Hours: The employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summaries for safety and miscellaneous.

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I understand that I must complete this application in its entirety, including entering in work experience and education sufficient to meet the minimum qualifications, and answer all supplemental questions in order to apply. Attaching a resume does not negate needing to add this information to the application itself.

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• No

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Are you willing to work on-site in Fairfield, California as required by the position? Solano County offers a hybrid work-schedule, however, this position may require on-site participation for critical activities, projects, incidents, and operational needs outside of a regularly scheduled in-office day.

• Yes
• No

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Answers should be between 250-500 words for each question. Responses should focus on projects and initiatives in which you had direct involvement. Be specific about your role, responsibilities, decisions, and outcomes. Tell us about an infrastructure, cloud, security, or technology modernization initiative that you are particularly proud of. Your response should include: • The business or operational objective • Your specific role and responsibilities • The technologies involved • A significant decision you personally made or influenced • Challenges encountered and how you addressed them • The outcome and why the project was meaningful to you

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Answers should be between 250-500 words for each question. Responses should focus on projects and initiatives in which you had direct involvement. Be specific about your role, responsibilities, decisions, and outcomes. Technology leaders are often required to evaluate competing solutions and determine the best path forward for an organization. Describe a situation where you helped evaluate the future of an application, platform, infrastructure service, cloud solution, or technology investment. Your response should include: • The business or operational objective • Your role in the decision-making process • The technologies involved • The options considered • The factors that influenced your recommendation • The final outcome and what you learned from the experience

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Answers should be between 250-500 words for each question. Responses should focus on projects and initiatives in which you had direct involvement. Be specific about your role, responsibilities, decisions, and outcomes. Successful technology initiatives often require collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and external partners. Describe a situation where you worked with others to solve a complex technology challenge or reach agreement on an important technical decision. Your response should include: • The business or operational objective • Your role in the effort • The differing viewpoints, priorities, or challenges involved • How you contributed to the discussion or decision-making process • The outcome • What the experience taught you about leadership, collaboration, or technical decision-making

Required Question

Employer Solano County

Address 675 Texas Street

Suite 1800

Fairfield, California, 94533

Phone (707) 784-6170

Website https://www.solanocounty.gov/