Network Systems Specialist I

• Conduct various security awareness programs such as cyber security training campaigns phishing testing and periodic targeted training initiatives.
• Conduct various security assessment programs such as cyber security assessment campaigns and periodic targeted assessment initiatives.

• Maintain awareness of the overall threat environment through industry and government resources.
• Performs threat hunting activities including intrusion detection log analysis Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) analysis and malware analysis.
• Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments penetration tests and security audits.
• Performs security incident coordination activities including containment eradication and recovery of affected systems.
• Perform security and risk assessments on new and proposed projects.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of network and information systems to ensure technology processes are secure

• Perform assessments against County compliance mandates such as CJIS HIPAA IRS 1075 and others.
• Serve as a resource in responding to compliance audits and security surveys.
• Assist in developing a reporting structure to identify essential compliance requirements oversight and administration and assist in implementing and managing policies and procedures that are security specific.

• Coordinate and assist building and maintaining effective disaster recovery plans to ensure that business-critical services are recovered in the event or a disaster.
• Coordinate and assist building and maintaining effective business continuity plans to ensure that business-critical processes can continue in the event or a disaster.
• Coordinate and test emergency and disaster recovery measures that ensure continual operational readiness of County systems.

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• Network Systems Specialist I

The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience configuring installing upgrading maintaining diagnosing analyzing and resolving problems relating to network software and hardware systems.
  
  
• Background Requirements:Incumbents in this class may have access to Federal Tax Information and are subject to confidentiality and safeguarding requirements of Internal Revenue Code 6103(p)(4). As such an individual selected for this position is subject to a thorough background investigation as stipulated in Section 5.1.1 of Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075 which includes the following:
  • Review of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint results;
  • Check of local law enforcement agencies where the subject has lived worked and/or attended school within the last five (5) years and if applicable of the appropriate agency for any identified arrests; and
  • Verification of an employees eligibility to work in the United States.

• License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information should be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience as of the recruitment closing date and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above in theEmployment Standardssection.

Incomplete applications will be disqualified.A detailed resume should be included with your application; however it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Applicants are required to submit a complete application and should ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step and beyond is included within the online application system fields.Additionally responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission as detailed below.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding an candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other supplemental question responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.

Attachments may be submitted through the following methods:

• By uploading and attaching to the online application
• By e-mail to
• By fax to
• By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street Room 101 Woodland CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified if applicable
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer pending Pre-Employment Exams
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
  • Background Requirements
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: TBD

Screening for Best Qualified: If applicable an applicants education training experience and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine applicant ranking and those that are best qualified to be place on an eligible list for the job class. The active eligible list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill this open position and future vacancies.

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at .

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of sex sexual orientation race color ancestry religious creed national origin physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information) age (40 or over) marital status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation.Documentation from a medical doctor rehabilitation counselor or other qualified professional will be required.

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