Principal Network Systems Administrator
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Principal Network Systems Administrator – Onsite, Los Angeles, CA
💼County of Los Angeles – Child Support Services Department (CSSD)
💰 Salary: $119,111.04 - $160,518.72 Annually
👋 About CSSD
Join the largest locally operated child support agency in the nation! At CSSD, you’ll gain hands-on experience, work with cutting-edge network systems, and make a meaningful impact on over a million children and families across Los Angeles County.
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💻 About the Role
As a Principal Network Systems Administrator, you’ll:
- Lead complex network projects and manage high-availability IT systems.
- Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with technical staff.
- Work hands-on with servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and network security appliances.
- Ensure reliability, performance, and security across enterprise networks.
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🎯 What You’ll Learn & Do
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network systems.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance.
- Support disaster recovery, backup solutions, and network security.
- Contribute to real-world IT projects affecting thousands of families.
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🎓 Education & Experience Required (Must meet at least one)
- Option I: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field -PLUS- 4 years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in a centralized IT organization planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex network infrastructure with a high-availability environment.
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- Option II: 2 years of experience at the level of Senior Network Systems Administrator, performing a wide range of network-related duties including the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network and server operating system environments, providing comprehensive support of network and server systems under the direction of IT leadership.
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- Option III: 5 years of progressively responsible full-time paid experience planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex network infrastructure in a centralized IT organization with a high-availability environment.
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🔧 Skills & Interests That Will Help You Succeed
- Networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, topologies, IP-based services)
- Network security basics and emerging technologies
- File servers, storage management, and backup systems
- Interest in hands-on problem-solving and IT project management
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🌟 Why Join Us
- Hands-on experience with enterprise network systems in a high-availability environment
- Mentorship, training, and professional growth opportunities
- Make a meaningful impact on families and children in Los Angeles County
- Competitive benefits and career development programs
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📅 Application Info
- Applications Open:Â Thursday, September 11, 2025
- Applications Close: Thursday, September 25, 2025, BEFORE 5:00 PM
- Submit Applications Here: https://bit.ly/4nmnRrFÂ
- Contact: Anna Nersesian or Joel Lozada – cssd-exams@cssd.lacounty.gov
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