Network Administrator II

Network Administrator II

Salary

$119,438.27 - $145,177.94 Annually

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

LNSB-2026A

Department

County-Wide

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

ZA

• Description
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The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents and was one of the original 27 counties established in California in 1850. Contra Costa County provides public services that improve the quality of life for our residents and the economic viability of our businesses. 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.

We are excited to announce a recruitment for the countywide position of Network Administrator II classification. There is currently one vacancy in Contra Costa Health, which will be assigned primarily to the Information Technology Unit located in Concord, CA. Other departments throughout the County may use the eligible list from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

When assigned to the Contra Costa Health Department:

Contra Costa is one of the few counties in the nation to offer a full spectrum of health-related services that cover health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. In addition to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and various Health Clinics, the Health Services department is composed of several other divisions, including Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Homeless Housing and Health, and Public Health. As a public health system, we are dedicated to improving the health and wellness of all residents in our communities.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Articulate with strong verbal and written communication skills, and is able to clearly convey information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Adaptable and proactive, displaying initiative and follow-through.
• Effective in analyzing situations and prioritizing actions amongst competing demands; strong time management skills.
• Able to acknowledge and respect cultural and linguistic differences of diverse populations.
• Excellent at troubleshooting.
• Trustworthy and displays integrity in their work.
• Collaborative and works well in a team setting.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Managing systems in our data centers, including servers, storage, backups, virtualization platforms, and providing support for users and customers.
• Managing backup and recovery for various systems.
• Working with a team to manage and support on-premises Active Directory, group policy.
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting internal applications.
• Troubleshooting various systems, access, and tier 2 support for our end users.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work will directly contribute to improving the services Contra Costa is able to offer its residents and positively impact communities and businesses across the County.
• You will work with a collaborative team of people passionate about their jobs and constantly innovating.
• The County offers a generous benefits package, including professional development reimbursements for employees.
• Offices are in the central part of the County.
• You will work with emerging and industry-leading technologies.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Work outside of standard business hours may be required during system upgrades, outages, or peak processing times.
• Adapting to the frequency and timelines of regulatory changes.
• Implementing new or updating existing technology, ensuring cybersecurity across integrated and independent systems.
• You may have to work under pressure and need to deliver products in tight timeframes.
• Troubleshooting various kinds of technologies and interconnected systems.

Competencies Required:

• Adaptability - Responding positively to change & modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Critical Thinking - Analytically & logically evaluating information, propositions & claims
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data - Drawing meaning & conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Coaching & Developing Others Supporting others in stretching & expanding their capabilities
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs & expectations of customers
• Project Management - Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget & achieve their objectives
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships - Establishing rapport & maintaining mutually productive relationships

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/4186

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information processing or a closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in designing, installing, and helping to maintain complex multi-site Network Server Operating Systems, Systems administration including storage, virtualization, and cloud, at least one year performing lead duties.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing technologies you are being hired to support.
• Certifications in any of the following areas: AWS, Azure, M365 Administration, VMware, and/or NetApp).
• Experience with Windows server, VMware SQL, Active Directory, and cybersecurity administration.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Online Multiple-Choice Test: 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: adaptability, critical thinking, professional and technical expertise, analyzing and interpreting data, and customer focus. Candidates 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%)

TENTATIVE DATES:

Online Multiple-Choice Test: 10/20/2026 through 10/26/2026

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 has passed, you will need to retake the exam.

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.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.

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

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicants qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

• I understand

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Please select your degrees major field of study.

• Computer Science
• Information Processing
• Closely related field
• Unrelated field
• I do not possess a Bachelor degree

04

If you marked "Closely related field", please state what field your degree is in.

05

How much experience do you have in designing, installing, and helping to maintain complex multi-site Network Server Operating Systems, Systems administration including storage, virtualization, and cloud?

• I do not have any experience as described above
• I have less than four (4) years of experience as described above
• I have at least four (4) years, but less than five (5) years, of experience as described above
• I have at least five (5) years, but less than six (6) years, of experience as described above
• I have at least six (6) years, but less than seven (7) years, of experience as described above
• I have at least seven (7) years, but less than eight (8) years, of experience as described above
• I have eight (8) or more years of experience as described above

06

Describe your experience in designing, installing, and helping to maintain complex multi-site Network Server Operating Systems, Systems administration including storage, virtualization, and cloud.

07

How much experience do you have in performing lead duties in designing, installing, and helping to maintain complex multi-site Network Server Operating Systems, Systems administration including storage, virtualization, and cloud

• I do not have any experience as described above
• I have less than one (1) year of experience as described above
• I have at least one (1 ) year, but less than two (2) years, of experience as described above
• I have two (2) or more years of experience as described above

08

Describe your lead experience. Include employer name and number of people supervised or lead duties.

09

Describe your deployment and administration experience with Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and Azure. If you do not possess this experience, enter NA.

10

What Department(s) would you like to work for? If you do not select "All Departments" then you will ONLY be referred to the Department(s) you select Please note: There current vacancy is in the Health Services Department. This eligible list may be used to fill vacancies in any of the following departments throughout the period that the list remains active; however, this does not guarantee that there is or will be a vacancy in any specific department.

• All Departments
• Assessor
• Child Support Services
• Clerk-Recorder
• Conservation & Development
• County Administrator
• Department of Information & Technology
• Employment and Human Services
• Health Services
• Library
• Public Works
• Sheriff

11

Per Personnel Management Regulation (PMR) Rule 718, this eligible list may be used for alternative certification purposes to fill other related positions. If you are hired permanently on an alternate certification, your name will be removed from the Network Administrator II eligible list. Would you like to be referred to alternate certifications?

• Yes
• No

12

If you marked "Yes" for alternate certifications, please select the classification(s) you would be interested in. Job Descriptions are available at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs

• Network Analyst I ($116,643.59 - $141,781.00)
• Network Administrator I ($108,931.26 - $132,406.61)
• Information Systems Specialist III ($100,405.67 - $122,043.71)
• I am NOT interested in any alternate certifications.

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I understand

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Employer County of Contra Costa