CITY OF VENTURA, CA
501 Poli Street, Ventura, California 93001, USA
THE POSITION The City of Ventura is hiring a Chief Technology Officer . The City is looking for an information technology leader who will lead the City's efforts in delivering IT solutions to improve the way business is done. WHAT YOU'LL DO This position will lead a team of dedicated IT professionals who provide industry-leading service to meet customer and project demands. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a member of the Executive Team and works at the pleasure of the City Manager. The CTO is responsible for the general daily operations of the Information Technology Department and the management of the department budget with support from the Assistant CTO. The Chief Technology Officer must have strong leadership skills and be able to lead the team to create a positive, efficient, and productive culture. They must be dedicated to working collaboratively with the other 10 City departments to keep the City current and future thinking. Communication skills are essential to this position. As the head of the City's IT Department, the successful candidate will need to have excellent customer service skills to communicate clearly and effectively with all staff and elected officials. The Chief Technology Officer will be a key player involved with the ongoing implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning system, a project (approximately $7 mil) to upgrade the City's financial, purchasing, payroll, and human resources systems. The CTO and the IT Department are responsible for working through the transition with Finance, Human Resources, and other City departments and with the ongoing training and maintenance of the new system. Experience with the implementation process and transition to new software systems is desired. WHO YOU ARE The ideal candidate must be able to create, express, and promote a "vision" and strategic direction for Information Technology; have advanced knowledge of the principles of cyber security; manage the assessment and selection of information systems, including development and analyzing vendor's proposals, selecting best alternatives, and negotiating and administering contracts; and strategically manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities of the team to achieve desired goals. As the leader of the IT Department, the ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with the ability to motivate, inspire, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff. As a Department Director, the ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate with staff, vendors, the executive team, the City Manager, and the City Council effectively both in writing and in public presentations; exercise sound, expert, and independent judgment within general policy guidelines; and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues. MORE INFORMATION For additional information on the position's duties and responsibilities, refer to the job descriptions on the City's Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER . As a condition of employment, the selected candidate is required to undergo and successfully complete an extensive post-offer Police Department background investigation, including a financial and credit check and Live Scan fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the candidate from City employment.) THE SCHEDULE April 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. - Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position. May 10, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date. Week of May 20th - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. Immediately following - Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the panel interview process. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. June 7, 2024 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date. The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary. SALARY AND BENEFITS The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! SALARY : $172,466 - $231,106 Annually DOQ BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, April 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Bill Friedel at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . POSITION QUALIFICATIONS WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY The position requires a combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and six years of increasingly responsible professional Information Technology management experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Experience in a governmental setting and possession of a master's degree are preferred. License : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . It is important that your City job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process. DEADLINE TO APPLY : Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until April 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. APPLICATION REVIEW: All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened according to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline. INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION : A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for the Week of May 20th . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. The department selection interviews will occur immediately following the panel interview process. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . THE ORGANIZATION The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City's Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing. To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget. CITY OF VENTURA The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community. Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura's impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching, and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team! Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
THE POSITION The City of Ventura is hiring a Chief Technology Officer . The City is looking for an information technology leader who will lead the City's efforts in delivering IT solutions to improve the way business is done. WHAT YOU'LL DO This position will lead a team of dedicated IT professionals who provide industry-leading service to meet customer and project demands. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a member of the Executive Team and works at the pleasure of the City Manager. The CTO is responsible for the general daily operations of the Information Technology Department and the management of the department budget with support from the Assistant CTO. The Chief Technology Officer must have strong leadership skills and be able to lead the team to create a positive, efficient, and productive culture. They must be dedicated to working collaboratively with the other 10 City departments to keep the City current and future thinking. Communication skills are essential to this position. As the head of the City's IT Department, the successful candidate will need to have excellent customer service skills to communicate clearly and effectively with all staff and elected officials. The Chief Technology Officer will be a key player involved with the ongoing implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning system, a project (approximately $7 mil) to upgrade the City's financial, purchasing, payroll, and human resources systems. The CTO and the IT Department are responsible for working through the transition with Finance, Human Resources, and other City departments and with the ongoing training and maintenance of the new system. Experience with the implementation process and transition to new software systems is desired. WHO YOU ARE The ideal candidate must be able to create, express, and promote a "vision" and strategic direction for Information Technology; have advanced knowledge of the principles of cyber security; manage the assessment and selection of information systems, including development and analyzing vendor's proposals, selecting best alternatives, and negotiating and administering contracts; and strategically manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities of the team to achieve desired goals. As the leader of the IT Department, the ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with the ability to motivate, inspire, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff. As a Department Director, the ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate with staff, vendors, the executive team, the City Manager, and the City Council effectively both in writing and in public presentations; exercise sound, expert, and independent judgment within general policy guidelines; and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues. MORE INFORMATION For additional information on the position's duties and responsibilities, refer to the job descriptions on the City's Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER . As a condition of employment, the selected candidate is required to undergo and successfully complete an extensive post-offer Police Department background investigation, including a financial and credit check and Live Scan fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the candidate from City employment.) THE SCHEDULE April 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. - Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position. May 10, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date. Week of May 20th - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. Immediately following - Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the panel interview process. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process. June 7, 2024 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date. The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary. SALARY AND BENEFITS The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! SALARY : $172,466 - $231,106 Annually DOQ BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, April 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Bill Friedel at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . POSITION QUALIFICATIONS WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY The position requires a combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and six years of increasingly responsible professional Information Technology management experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Experience in a governmental setting and possession of a master's degree are preferred. License : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . It is important that your City job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process. DEADLINE TO APPLY : Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until April 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. APPLICATION REVIEW: All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened according to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline. INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION : A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for the Week of May 20th . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. The department selection interviews will occur immediately following the panel interview process. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . THE ORGANIZATION The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City's Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing. To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget. CITY OF VENTURA The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community. Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura's impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching, and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team! Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California, USA
Application Process This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume. Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Job Summary Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer and Information Security Officer (CTO/ISO), the Lead Linux Systems Analyst provides advanced level technical support, implementation and administration of Information Technology's (IT) Linux systems. The incumbent directly oversees and is responsible for performing new system installation, account maintenance and access rights, system security, upgrades and patches, and provides lead work direction, guidance, assistance, and support to other staff as it relates to IT’s Linux systems. The incumbent works with other members of Information Technology to install and maintain server-based applications in order to provide services to the campus community. The incumbent strategically oversees and maintains network-based services such as web, identity management and authentication, and other network-based services supported by IT. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert to design and implement Linux infrastructure architecture, for on-premises and hosted processing sites. The incumbent evaluates hardware and software requirements for physical and virtual systems, and works with data center staff to ensure the equipment is installed and configured correctly. The incumbent also serves as a primary stakeholder and subject matter expert for disaster recovery assessments, implementation, documentation and routine testing to ensure services are cataloged and restored within established timelines and prioritization. Key Qualifications This position requires an advanced and comprehensive knowledge of operating systems, applications, and of the interaction between hardware and system software. The incumbent must have a solid understanding of the interaction of computer hardware, operating system, and the network with the ability to analyze a complex array of symptoms in order to diagnose the cause of system problems and develop working solutions. The incumbent is expected to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver formal and informal documentation, presentations, and training to a variety of end users. Must possess strong troubleshooting skills, plus the ability to think in a logical and systematic fashion. This knowledge and experience foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, mathematics, or related technical fields, along with a minimum of seven years of extensive knowledge and experience with Linux servers, including five years of progressively responsible experience performing a high level of responsibility for maintaining and safeguarding an enterprise's systems and data. Advanced knowledge of operating system concepts, and of the interaction between hardware and system software and advanced ability to apply that knowledge in a systematic and practical approach to maintaining and enhancing Linux systems required. Advanced ability to analyze a highly-complex array of symptoms in order to diagnose the cause of system problems and advanced ability to systematically work toward a solution to a performance or availability problem when more than one diagnosis is possible required. Advanced understanding of the interaction of computer hardware, operating systems and network with the ability to distinguish a local hardware problem from an operating system problem from an application problem from a network problem required. Experience in shell and/or Perl scripting with the ability to use such tools to automate server related tasks is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems with server applications and to develop working solutions required. Thorough understanding of security "best practices'' for Linux systems required. Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage records and write professional quality documentation required. Thorough understanding of networking and IP, especially as applied to Linux systems and thorough understanding and significant experience with email (SMTP, IMAP, POP, MAPI), and Domain Name System (BIND 9.X is desirable) required. Must possess advanced experience with Apache web servers in a Linux environment, plus knowledge of Drupal. Familiarity with industry standard databases in an enterprise environment, including MySQL, MariaDB, and Oracle. Must have demonstrated experience with setup and provisioning of virtual servers, fiber attached storage and network attached storage. Additional experience programming in Puppet, and the ability to use programming languages such as Perl, Ruby, or Python highly preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred. Salary and Benefits Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the ra nge of $7,500 - $9,800 a mo nth . This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page. For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored. Supplemental Information Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid- compliance-and-monitoring- office . CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position. Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas). Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu . The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccommodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu . Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/ resources/fire-safety . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu . Advertised: Feb 15 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Application Process This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume. Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Job Summary Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer and Information Security Officer (CTO/ISO), the Lead Linux Systems Analyst provides advanced level technical support, implementation and administration of Information Technology's (IT) Linux systems. The incumbent directly oversees and is responsible for performing new system installation, account maintenance and access rights, system security, upgrades and patches, and provides lead work direction, guidance, assistance, and support to other staff as it relates to IT’s Linux systems. The incumbent works with other members of Information Technology to install and maintain server-based applications in order to provide services to the campus community. The incumbent strategically oversees and maintains network-based services such as web, identity management and authentication, and other network-based services supported by IT. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert to design and implement Linux infrastructure architecture, for on-premises and hosted processing sites. The incumbent evaluates hardware and software requirements for physical and virtual systems, and works with data center staff to ensure the equipment is installed and configured correctly. The incumbent also serves as a primary stakeholder and subject matter expert for disaster recovery assessments, implementation, documentation and routine testing to ensure services are cataloged and restored within established timelines and prioritization. Key Qualifications This position requires an advanced and comprehensive knowledge of operating systems, applications, and of the interaction between hardware and system software. The incumbent must have a solid understanding of the interaction of computer hardware, operating system, and the network with the ability to analyze a complex array of symptoms in order to diagnose the cause of system problems and develop working solutions. The incumbent is expected to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver formal and informal documentation, presentations, and training to a variety of end users. Must possess strong troubleshooting skills, plus the ability to think in a logical and systematic fashion. This knowledge and experience foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, mathematics, or related technical fields, along with a minimum of seven years of extensive knowledge and experience with Linux servers, including five years of progressively responsible experience performing a high level of responsibility for maintaining and safeguarding an enterprise's systems and data. Advanced knowledge of operating system concepts, and of the interaction between hardware and system software and advanced ability to apply that knowledge in a systematic and practical approach to maintaining and enhancing Linux systems required. Advanced ability to analyze a highly-complex array of symptoms in order to diagnose the cause of system problems and advanced ability to systematically work toward a solution to a performance or availability problem when more than one diagnosis is possible required. Advanced understanding of the interaction of computer hardware, operating systems and network with the ability to distinguish a local hardware problem from an operating system problem from an application problem from a network problem required. Experience in shell and/or Perl scripting with the ability to use such tools to automate server related tasks is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems with server applications and to develop working solutions required. Thorough understanding of security "best practices'' for Linux systems required. Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage records and write professional quality documentation required. Thorough understanding of networking and IP, especially as applied to Linux systems and thorough understanding and significant experience with email (SMTP, IMAP, POP, MAPI), and Domain Name System (BIND 9.X is desirable) required. Must possess advanced experience with Apache web servers in a Linux environment, plus knowledge of Drupal. Familiarity with industry standard databases in an enterprise environment, including MySQL, MariaDB, and Oracle. Must have demonstrated experience with setup and provisioning of virtual servers, fiber attached storage and network attached storage. Additional experience programming in Puppet, and the ability to use programming languages such as Perl, Ruby, or Python highly preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred. Salary and Benefits Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the ra nge of $7,500 - $9,800 a mo nth . This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page. For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored. Supplemental Information Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid- compliance-and-monitoring- office . CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position. Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas). Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu . The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccommodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu . Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/ resources/fire-safety . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu . Advertised: Feb 15 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time: