Network Administrator

Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team.

About the Opportunity:

This position is responsible for a wide array of activities and services related to systems development and management, including but not limited to design, analysis, security, support and maintenance of the California Public Safety Microwave Network (CAPSNET) Core Infrastructure. This position independently performs systems administration, analysis, management, and client support; implements security control utilizing industry tools/standards, best practices, frameworks, and technologies. This role will also serve as a project manager and server administrator, responsible for overseeing the network project requests from client engineering units (CEU). This position performs duties within the Business Technology Management, Client Services, System Engineering and Information Security Engineering domains.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Click 'Apply Now' to read the official job bulletin and apply. Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on June 4, 2025.

Desirable Qualifications:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Experience with:

• Experience with Layer 3 routing protocols.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Experience with switches, routers, firewalls, IPS, NAC, VPN concentrators.
• Experience with packet capturing and interpretation.
• Experience with consolidating Network services, reducing operating costs, expanding service offerings.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of State Administrative Manual 5300 Information Technology, 4530 Public Safety.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Knowledge of security policies.

Ability to:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot network devices and endpoints.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate interaction and coordination with other technical staff across multiple disciplines to track a complex technical project.
• Ability to apply strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, along with effective communication and public relations abilities.
• Ability to identify and implement proactive measures to prevent potential issues, including planning and future-proofing technologies to ensure long-term effectiveness and stability.

Working Conditions:

Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

Department Information:

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

The Logistics Directorate is responsible for a wide variety of Cal OES functions, including asset management, fleet administration, facilities management, information technology systems, warehousing, forms and records management, mail operations, copy service center, green programs, public safety communications, and emergency and disaster logistics.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

Benefits:

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan.
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Generous paid time off.
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family.
• Investment in careers development.
• Free Parking.
• Electric Carport.

Questions about the application process?

Email a recruiter at Talent@caloes.ca.gov and reference JC-478715