Principal Network Administrator

Salary : $117,356.76 - $171,577.08 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: R9678B
Department: 82000 - COURT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Division: 82205 - CTS VOIP/WAN STAFF
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Description
This recruitment is being reopened to include California residency requirement and SD-WAN technical skill.
If you applied previously, you must resubmit a new application that reflects these updates.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.
Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Los Angeles Superior Court - connect with us today.
ABOUT THE POSITION

The Principal Network Administrator plays a key leadership role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the Court's complex network infrastructure. This position oversees the configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and VPNs while ensuring network scalability, security, and performance. Beyond technical expertise, the role involves mentoring junior staff, guiding project teams, and collaborating across departments to deliver reliable and secure connectivity. From developing topology maps and disaster recovery procedures to conducting root-cause analysis and applying critical updates, this administrator ensures the network remains resilient and future-ready. The position also evaluates emerging technologies, manages vendor coordination, and drives continuous improvement in network operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to combine hands-on technical mastery with strategic leadership in a dynamic environment. For a detailed job description, click. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.


Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design & Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, topology maps, and infrastructure documentation to support planning, scalability, and operational clarity.
• Infrastructure Configuration: Install, configure, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and site-to-site VPNs to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across a large-scale organization. Oversee and manage the primary SD-WAN overlay infrastructure.
• Performance Monitoring & Root-Cause Analysis: Continuously monitor network performance against KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis for outages or degradation, and implement proactive measures to minimize interruptions.
• Security & Compliance Management: Apply security patches, firmware updates, and firewall rules to safeguard network integrity. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Configure and verify regular data and configuration backups, maintain disaster recovery procedures, and ensure readiness for rapid restoration in case of failures.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and guide technical staff, delegate tasks effectively, and provide training and mentorship to junior administrators while coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Employment with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County requires employees to maintain their primary residence within the State of California. Applicants must currently reside in California or be willing to establish California residency by the start of employment. This requirement will be verified during the hiring process.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application:

• OPTION I: 7+ years' experience in network design and/or administration.
• OPTION II: Associate's degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 5+ years' experience in network design and/or administration.
• OPTION III: Bachelor's degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 3+ years' experience in network design and/or administration.

*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise).
• Project Management Certification (PMP) and Agile/Scrum Certification (CSM or PMI-ACP).
• Advanced troubleshooting expertise in diagnosing outages and performance issues using tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Thousand Eyes.
• Strong foundation in network security principles, with hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks, micro-segmentation, and next-generation intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Proven ability to design and manage hybrid/multi-cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP) with secure interconnectivity and SD-WAN integration.
• Expertise in architecting large-scale automation frameworks using Ansible, Python, or Terraform to streamline deployments and reduce manual configuration.
• Demonstrated success in building fault-tolerant, high-availability systems with automated failover, global load balancing, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Track record of leading enterprise-level RFPs, vendor negotiations, and technology adoption strategies to deliver cost-effective, future-proof solutions.
• Collaborative leadership style, working effectively across sysadmins, developers, and security specialists to drive enterprise initiatives.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
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Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
Choices Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance between $1,149.21 - $2,476.90 for the 2025 plan year (based on number enrolled in medical coverage). If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay, up to a maximum of $244.00. For detailed plan information, click here.



Insurance
The Choices plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.



Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.



Leave Benefits
Vacation - All permanent and other designated categories of employees are eligible to earn paid vacation based on years of service. Vacation is based on continuous service and credited at the completion of each consecutive six-month period of employment.


Sick leave - Depending on the length of service and employment categories, up to one day of full pay per month of service is accrued monthly for qualifying service.


Holidays - 14 days per year.


Bereavement leave.



Retirement
Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.


Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).


If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit lacera.com.



Other Benefits
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).


Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) must be attached to the application to receive credit. You may also email a copy to View email address on click.appcast.io.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand this requirement.

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CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY: Employment with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County requires employees to maintain a primary residence within the State of California. Do you confirm that you currently live in California or will establish your primary residence in California by the time employment begins?

• Yes - My current primary residence is in California and I acknowledge the residency requirement.
• Yes - I am willing to establish my primary residence in California before employment begins, and I acknowledge the residency requirement.
• No - I do not live in California, cannot relocate, or do not acknowledge the residency requirement.

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Describe a time you diagnosed a complex network outage or latency issue. What tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Thousand Eyes) did you use, and how did you isolate the root cause? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Walk me through how you've designed a network to scale for growth. How did you plan capacity, ensure redundancy, and document topology for future expansion? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Tell me about a project where you implemented advanced security measures such as Zero Trust, micro-segmentation, or intrusion detection. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Give an example of how you've used automation frameworks (Ansible, Python, Terraform, or Cisco Catalyst Center) to streamline network operations. What measurable improvements did you achieve? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience integrating on-premises networks with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). How did you ensure secure interconnectivity and optimize performance? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Share an example of a complex network project you led. How did you manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and timelines to deliver successfully? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe how would you design an SD-WAN solution for a multi-site environment with a mix of MPLS, broadband, and LTE? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Required Question