| Location | Nevada City, CA |
| Salary | $89,336–$109,075.20 Per Year |
Network System Analyst I
Salary
$89,336.00 - $109,075.20 Annually
Location
Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0173
Department
Information Systems
Opening Date
09/10/2026
Closing Date
9/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2026.
Nevada County is nestled in California's Sierra Nevada foothills, about an hour outside Sacramento and two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. County employees enjoy a variety of activities from mountain biking and backpacking to painting, swimming, music, and working with animals. Full-time employees are provided with a competitive benefits package.
The Nevada County Information Systems (IS) Department values collaboration and innovation in support of our mission to provide excellent technology to all County departments and strives to align with our agency core values of Integrity, Service, and Commitment. Members of the IS team are encouraged to maintain a strong work-life balance and generally have the opportunity to participate in flexible scheduling and part-time telework options.
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/47733/2023-IGS-Behavior-and-Culture-Values
This is an excellent opportunity to join us in the role of Network Systems Analyst for the Server Administration team! This position helps to implement and maintain dependable, stable, and secure server, storage, cloud, and identity management solutions.
The Network System Analyst assists with architecting the virtual and physical data storage, processing, identity, and Microsoft 365 infrastructure for all county departments and programs. Responsibilities may include implementing and maintaining systems across multiple locations, supporting primary and backup data centers, and cloud-based environments.
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Network Systems Analyst collaborates and partners with members of other technical areas such as Applications, Desktop, Network, and Security to plan and execute projects and maintenance. This position is a key partner in diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and design and provides coordination and prioritization with the team. This position plans continuous improvement in the area of responsibility, providing recommendations for future upgrades and replacement needs to maintain a supportable and secure infrastructure.
The ideal Team Member possesses strong customer service skills, technical aptitude, and with a willingness to grow and learn. Strong candidates demonstrate strength in:
Nevada County Information Systems is an award-winning department in innovation and collaboration including placing in the top 4 of National Digital Counties for the last 10 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer. The position is fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers a competitive benefit package. The compensation package includes:
So, why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and visible communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth.
View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1081069
Education and Experience Required
Minimum Qualifications
Level I
Completion of two years of college-level work in information systems, computer science, or a closely related field.
[OR]
Completion of two years of college-level work in any subject and two years of technical work experience.
[OR]
Five years of directly related technical computer services work experience.
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the Countys life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.
02
If you selected "Related Field", please explain. Otherwise, put N/A.
03
If you attended college, how much of your college-level coursework was completed in information systems, computer science or a closely related field?
04
This position requires that you have technical work experience if your college coursework does not fall under the subject areas list above. What best describes your years of technical work experience?
05
Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing work equivalent to Nevada Countys classification of Network Systems Analyst I?
06
Please provide brief examples of your experience and the number of years of experience in each of the following server administration areas. 1. Windows Servers 2. Active Directory 3. Exchange Server 4. M365 Tenant 5. Cloud environments 6. VMWare
07
Provide an example of your experience participating in a technical project team. What was your role?
08
Share details about a complex technology solution you have designed. Feel free to attach supporting documentation to your application.
09
Do you have other server administration experience other than what was listed in the job posting? If so, please elaborate. Include dates, duration and details concerning your experience.
Required Question
Employer County of Nevada
Address 950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone 530 265 7010
Website https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/