SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

Job Description:

SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

Description

Job Summary

The ideal candidate:

• Brings advanced technical expertise in network operating systems, database management, and security administration
  
• Excels at analyzing and managing complex systems and processes with a sharp, detail-oriented mindset
  
• Demonstrates a high level of independent judgment and thrives in roles with significant autonomy
  
• Serves as a trusted resource and subject matter expert in their area of technical specialization
  
• Provides clear leadership and guidance to technical support staff or project teams
  

Examples of Duties

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Qualifications

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications the County reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures:

Education/Experience:
MINIMUM: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible emerging technology experience performing network, security, or system administration with at least one (1) year equivalent to the County’s class of Information Technology Analyst II. Experience involving the technical experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analytical duties in assigned technology area may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of one or more approved information technology certification, or completion of other approved information technology training may be substituted for some or all of the required education.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, additional relevant analytical network, security, and systems administration experience in a public agency setting.
Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Depending upon assignment, certification pertaining to the information technology used by the appointing authority may be required prior to advancement to the II-level.
• Prior to completion of probationary period possess a Project Management Institute (PMI) Certificate for Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAMP), or equivalent as determined by the appointing authority; or six college units of project management coursework; or 20 hours of continuing education in project management in the last five years and every five year period on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain professional development and continuing education to keep up-to-date with emerging technology.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service regulations, those having access to federal tax information must undergo a background check including a criminal history screening and citizenship residency validation every five (5) years.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

This position is represented by the Yuba County Employees' Association (YCEA).

For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click here.

Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$86,832.00 - $95,520.00 Annually