Principal Network Administrator

This recruitment is being reopened to include California residency requirement and SD-WAN technical skill. If you previously applied, you must resubmit and update your applications. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large. Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Los Angeles Superior Court - connect with us today.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Principal Network Administrator plays a key leadership role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the Court's complex network infrastructure. This position oversees the configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and VPNs while ensuring network scalability, security, and performance. Beyond technical expertise, the role involves mentoring junior staff, guiding project teams, and collaborating across departments to deliver reliable and secure connectivity. From developing topology maps and disaster recovery procedures to conducting root-cause analysis and applying critical updates, this administrator ensures the network remains resilient and future-ready. The position also evaluates emerging technologies, manages vendor coordination, and drives continuous improvement in network operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to combine hands-on technical mastery with strategic leadership in a dynamic environment. For a detailed job description, click here . Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Design & Documentation:

Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, topology maps, and infrastructure documentation to support planning, scalability, and operational clarity.

Infrastructure Configuration:

Install, configure, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and site-to-site VPNs to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across a large-scale organization. Oversee and manage the primary SD-WAN overlay infrastructure.

Performance Monitoring & Root-Cause Analysis:

Continuously monitor network performance against KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis for outages or degradation, and implement proactive measures to minimize interruptions.

Security & Compliance Management:

Apply security patches, firmware updates, and firewall rules to safeguard network integrity. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.

Disaster Recovery & Continuity:

Configure and verify regular data and configuration backups, maintain disaster recovery procedures, and ensure readiness for rapid restoration in case of failures.

Leadership & Mentorship:

Lead and guide technical staff, delegate tasks effectively, and provide training and mentorship to junior administrators while coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Employment with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County requires employees to maintain their primary residence within the State of California. Applicants must currently reside in California or be willing to establish California residency by the start of employment. This requirement will be verified during the hiring process.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application:

OPTION I

7+ years' experience in network design and/or administration.

OPTION II

Associate's degree• in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 5+ years' experience in network design and/or administration.

OPTION III

Bachelor's degree• in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 3+ years' experience in network design and/or administration. •To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.

Note:

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise). Project Management Certification (PMP) and Agile/Scrum Certification (CSM or PMI-ACP). Advanced troubleshooting expertise in diagnosing outages and performance issues using tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Thousand Eyes. Strong foundation in network security principles, with hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks, micro-segmentation, and next-generation intrusion detection/prevention systems. Proven ability to design and manage hybrid/multi-cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP) with secure interconnectivity and SD-WAN integration. Expertise in architecting large-scale automation frameworks using Ansible, Python, or Terraform to streamline deployments and reduce manual configuration. Demonstrated success in building fault-tolerant, high-availability systems with automated failover, global load balancing, and disaster recovery protocols. Track record of leading enterprise-level RFPs, vendor negotiations, and technology adoption strategies to deliver cost-effective, future-proof solutions. Collaborative leadership style, working effectively across sysadmins, developers, and security specialists to drive enterprise initiatives.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our

APPLICANT SUPPORT

page linked HERE . Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click

HERE . WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION

Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to MPenate@lacourt.org . Follow us on social media! X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.