Salary : $106,632.00 - $147,648.00 Annually

Location : Irvine, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 00681

Department: Information Services

Opening Date: 10/02/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of S enior Network Administrator!

The District

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website:

The Position

The Senior Network Administrator is responsible for administration and support of computer-based networks, network operating systems, cloud networking and configuration, identity management, wireless technologies, scripting, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, security, DR, backup, and related network applications software.

Summary of Duties

Perform hardware support for network equipment, servers, backup systems and hybrid computing environments.

Perform software and operating system support for network equipment, servers, backup systems, hybrid computing environments and cloud services.

Review requirements and recommend selection of network equipment, servers, backup systems, hybrid computing environments, cloud services and related software.

Perform planning, scheduling and installation of network equipment, servers, backup systems, hybrid computing environments, cloud services and related software.

Perform operating system level analysis and programming as required.

Perform database configuration, administration, and support for server database systems as required.

Provide user assistance as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Comply with safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.

Qualifications

Education:

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Experience:

Five (5) years experience in information systems, enterprise networks and associated software products is required.
Five (5) years experience with VMware and Cisco administration and installation is desired.
Three (3) years experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory system administration and installation, three (3) years experience with SAN administration or hybrid computing installation is desired.
Three (3) years experience supporting Checkpoint Firewalls or equivalent desired.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License is required.
Cisco CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), VMware VCP (VMware Certified Professional), and/or AZ-800 Training; Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, AZ-801; Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services desired.

Additional Information

IRWD Corporate Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.

Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and calculate percentages, decimals and fractions.

Technology Ability
Proficient with the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions.

Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Adaptability
Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than typical office environment.

IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and a variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive, and may not be applicable to all employees.

Retirement
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013:
The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula.

Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013:
On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay.

IRWD does not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion.

Medical Insurance
IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Dental Insurance
IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Vision Insurance
IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Life Insurance
Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Deferred Compensation
Participation in a deferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment.

Paid Vacation
Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment.

Paid Holidays
The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidays plus one personal holiday per year.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card.

Educational Assistance
The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.

01

What is your highest level of education?

Did not graduate from high school or receive GED
High school graduation or equivalent
Some college
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

02

If you possess a bachelor's degree or higher, please list the area of study for your degree(s).

03

How many years of experience do you have working in information systems, enterprise networks and associated software products?

No experience
Less than one year
1 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 5 years
5 to less than 7 years
7 to less than 9 years
9+ years of experience

04

How many years of experience do you have working with VMware and Cisco administration and installation?

Less than one year
1 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 5 years
5 to less than 7 years
7 to less than 9 years
9+ years of experience

05

How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory system administration and installation?

Less than one year
1 to less than 2 years
2 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 4 years
4+ years of experience

06

How many years of experience do you have working with SAN administration or hybrid computing installation?

Less than one year
1 to less than 2 years
2 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 4 years
4+ years of experience

07

Please select the programs you have experience working with and/or the certifications you posses. Please attach any relevant certifications to your application.

Cisco CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
VMware VCP (VMware Certified Professional)
AZ-800 Training
Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
AZ-801
Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
None of the above

08

Please list any relevant certifications you possess if they are not listed above.

09

I understand this is a 100% in-person position.

Yes, I understand.

10

Do you have a valid California Class C Drivers' License?

11

Can you perform the essential duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?

Required Question