INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Information Systems Analyst

The City of Visalia is recruiting for the position of Information Systems Analyst. The City of Visalia's Information Services Division is part of the Finance and Technology Department and serves all City Departments. The IS Division ensures the smooth integration and maintenance of technology infrastructure and services. The division is responsible for the support, security, and management of the City's servers, networks, phone systems, desktops, email, internet access, and various applications citywide. This includes financial systems, permitting systems, utility billing, computer-aided dispatch, police and fire emergency systems, and other critical technology systems that support the City's daily operations and delivery of essential services to the community.

We are recruiting for three IS Analysts to become part of the team. The selected IS Analysts will be responsible for managing technology projects, providing support of various systems and networks, securing City technology from cyber-security threats, and implementing new technologies. The IS Analyst will be supporting all City Departments in their technology needs.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Information Technology, fundamentals typically found in graduates of an accredited program with an emphasis in IT, Computer Science or related field or at least two years of equivalent job experience as an IT or IS Analyst, Systems Administrator, Systems Architect, Systems Engineer, or comparable role. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Microsoft Windows hybrid environment, supporting both on-premise Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments. The ideal candidate will understand network switching and routing, project management principals, cybersecurity best practices, and the ability to independently implement technology solutions and find solutions to hard to diagnose technical problems. The ideal candidate will be organized and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, possess good communication skills which are required to communicate with other departments and the general public. Finally, the ideal candidate must be willing and have a desire to continue learning and be mentored in the skills necessary to make the IS Division successful.

The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes: Monthly Salary: $8,545 - $10,742 CalPERS retirement program Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Longevity Pay Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses) Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more Review the Benefits tab for more information. If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments. As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer! The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.