Sonoma Water Systems Software Analyst

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Sonoma Water Systems Software Analyst

Salary:  $127,230.84 - $154,655.59 Annually

Closing Date:  10/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Sonoma Water is seeking a skilled Systems Software Analyst! Join a dedicated team that supports essential water services across Sonoma County.  Use your technical expertise to help maintain and improve critical systems that serve your community!

The County of Sonoma Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is recruiting an enthusiastic, curious, team player with excellent communication skills to join our Information Technology team as a Systems Software Analyst. This position will be a technical lead for IT infrastructure and operations across the organization to ensure that technical solutions maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical software and network infrastructure. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and triage technical support and performing analysis using network monitoring tools, packet capture analysis, and diagnostic equipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with advanced networking technologies, including network capacity planning and performance monitoring. They will have excellent technical skills, the ability to adapt to changing systems, and will possess many of the following:

•  Experience with Network troubleshooting and analysis tools such as Wireshark, network analyzers, SNMP monitoring systems, and packet capture analysis for performance optimization

•  The ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate data and information; draw valid conclusions and take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations

•  Experience with Microsoft Server Operating Systems and enterprise Windows infrastructure management

•  Knowledge of principles of data security and cybersecurity best practices, including threat assessment, risk mitigation, and security policy implementation

•  Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving system issues, and coordinating with vendors to ensure effective support across multiple platforms

•  Scripting and automation experience such as PowerShell, Python, or VB Scripting for system administration and network management tasks

•  Excellent administrative, analytic, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•  Hybrid Telework- A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•  Student Loan Debt Relief– County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Learn more and apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5069032/sonoma-water-systems-software-analyst

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.