Network Administrator Jobs in California
Network Administrator jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, finance, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from entry-level help desk crossovers to senior infrastructure leads. The largest hiring metros are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Northrop Grumman, and Cisco Systems maintain deep IT infrastructure teams. Cloud security, enterprise networking, and data center administration are the most consistently sought specialties across California. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: IT Network Administrator
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: IT Manager
Prepared By: Sierra-at-Tahoe
Prepared Date: 08/2026
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Status: Hourly, 10-Month
YR Status: FTYR
Benefit Status: Eligible (Med/Den/Vis/401k)
Pay Rate: Starting at $28/hour
Embrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for a full career switch centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.
NOTE: This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Sierra-at-Tahoe is an at-will employer. This position requires a post offer background check.
SUMMARY
Assist with the support, installation, and maintenance of various information systems hardware, software, and telephone systems. At peak times during the winter season, the pace of work can be rapid, requiring the ability to prioritize, work with frequent interruptions, and exercise an appropriate sense of urgency. During the off-season, work focuses more on projects and upgrades, and less on support. Off-season periods require an applicant who is self-motivated and able to complete projects with little or no assistance from others. Due to the variety in workloads and environment, the applicant must be flexible and able to adjust their focus quickly when priorities change without advance notice. As a customer-focused organization, internal and external guest relations are very important.
Duties and Responsibilities are (but not limited to):
- Support and maintain a wide range of corporate and resort systems, including connectivity, hardware, and software solutions. Supported systems include accesso Siriusware, accesso Passport, accesso Freedom, Axess Gates, virtual (VMWare) Windows Servers in an AD environment, SonicWALL NSA Firewall, Barracuda backup, Office365, and Avaya IP Office.
- Work with small IT team consisting of two to three members managing Help Desk support function. Provide technical end-user support for phone and email inquiries for problems with resort systems.
- Perform second and some third level problem support and/or resolution of client issues, by phone, in person and remotely. Be the final escalation point for most technical issues.
- Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis directly on servers and to domain using WSUS.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
- Participate on an ongoing basis in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of proper resort and corporate system usage and support policies.
- Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
- Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
- Educate and Train end-users in the use of core business applications and assist them in improving their efficiency with system procedures.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS include the following.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent analytical troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and networking issues.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and make important decisions on team’s workload, scope, and objectives.
- The ability to work flexible hours is necessary.
- The ability to work weekends and holidays during operational season (Nov – Apr).
RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY
1. Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort guests at all times.
2. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
3. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
4. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures.
5. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline, or at least 5 years of experience working in a similar environment.
- Ability to Read/ Understand PowerShell Scripts and their current implementation within the environment. Further experience a plus.
- Experience with Point-of-Sale systems, accesso Siriusware POS experience is desired.
- Extensive knowledge of Windows Server systems (Windows Server 2016 and newer servers, MS SQL Server, and VMware ESX 7.0 and newer) and applications (DNS, DHCP, DFSR, IIS, etc). Linux experience a plus.
- Experience with Active Directory and GPO’s.
- Experience and knowledge of MS Office products, Office365, Azure AD, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of VOIP phone systems, specifically: administration, voice mail, and inbound/outbound call management software.
- Understanding of various cabling topologies and protocols, including; Ethernet, Fiber, and Wireless including knowledge of HPE Aruba switches and Ubiquiti WAPs.
- Ability to effectively multitask with a wide variety of company personnel and departments.
- Good understanding of Internet concepts, facilities, automation, and e-commerce.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or other related discipline, or five years of related information systems background or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Resort certification on any necessary equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to guest/employee interaction, moving mechanical parts, varying outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
Job Title: IT Network Administrator
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: IT Manager
Prepared By: Sierra-at-Tahoe
Prepared Date: 08/2026
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Status: Hourly, 10-Month
YR Status: FTYR
Benefit Status: Eligible (Med/Den/Vis/401k)
Pay Rate: Starting at $28/hour
Embrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for a full career switch centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.
NOTE: This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Sierra-at-Tahoe is an at-will employer. This position requires a post offer background check.
SUMMARY
Assist with the support, installation, and maintenance of various information systems hardware, software, and telephone systems. At peak times during the winter season, the pace of work can be rapid, requiring the ability to prioritize, work with frequent interruptions, and exercise an appropriate sense of urgency. During the off-season, work focuses more on projects and upgrades, and less on support. Off-season periods require an applicant who is self-motivated and able to complete projects with little or no assistance from others. Due to the variety in workloads and environment, the applicant must be flexible and able to adjust their focus quickly when priorities change without advance notice. As a customer-focused organization, internal and external guest relations are very important.
Duties and Responsibilities are (but not limited to):
- Support and maintain a wide range of corporate and resort systems, including connectivity, hardware, and software solutions. Supported systems include accesso Siriusware, accesso Passport, accesso Freedom, Axess Gates, virtual (VMWare) Windows Servers in an AD environment, SonicWALL NSA Firewall, Barracuda backup, Office365, and Avaya IP Office.
- Work with small IT team consisting of two to three members managing Help Desk support function. Provide technical end-user support for phone and email inquiries for problems with resort systems.
- Perform second and some third level problem support and/or resolution of client issues, by phone, in person and remotely. Be the final escalation point for most technical issues.
- Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis directly on servers and to domain using WSUS.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
- Participate on an ongoing basis in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of proper resort and corporate system usage and support policies.
- Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
- Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
- Educate and Train end-users in the use of core business applications and assist them in improving their efficiency with system procedures.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS include the following.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent analytical troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and networking issues.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and make important decisions on team’s workload, scope, and objectives.
- The ability to work flexible hours is necessary.
- The ability to work weekends and holidays during operational season (Nov – Apr).
RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY
1. Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort guests at all times.
2. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
3. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
4. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures.
5. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline, or at least 5 years of experience working in a similar environment.
- Ability to Read/ Understand PowerShell Scripts and their current implementation within the environment. Further experience a plus.
- Experience with Point-of-Sale systems, accesso Siriusware POS experience is desired.
- Extensive knowledge of Windows Server systems (Windows Server 2016 and newer servers, MS SQL Server, and VMware ESX 7.0 and newer) and applications (DNS, DHCP, DFSR, IIS, etc). Linux experience a plus.
- Experience with Active Directory and GPO’s.
- Experience and knowledge of MS Office products, Office365, Azure AD, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of VOIP phone systems, specifically: administration, voice mail, and inbound/outbound call management software.
- Understanding of various cabling topologies and protocols, including; Ethernet, Fiber, and Wireless including knowledge of HPE Aruba switches and Ubiquiti WAPs.
- Ability to effectively multitask with a wide variety of company personnel and departments.
- Good understanding of Internet concepts, facilities, automation, and e-commerce.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or other related discipline, or five years of related information systems background or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Resort certification on any necessary equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to guest/employee interaction, moving mechanical parts, varying outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
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- Sports & Recreation
- Accounting & Auditing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network administrator jobs across California.
- CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA certification recognized by California IT employers
- Hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, and firewalls in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting LAN, WAN, and VPN infrastructure in multi-site organizations
- Familiarity with cloud networking environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong troubleshooting skills for connectivity, latency, and network security incidents
Network Administrator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a network administrator in California?
California does not require a state-issued license for network administrators, so entry depends on education and industry-recognized certifications. Most California employers expect at least an associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, combined with certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Microsoft Certified Network Associate. Community colleges throughout California offer networking programs that pair well with entry-level positions.
How much do network administrators make in California?
Network administrators in California earn a median of about $106,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,400 for the lowest 10% to over $166,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire network administrators in California?
Employers hiring network administrators in California right now include Saalex, Northrop Grumman, and Behavioral Health Services California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology firms, large healthcare systems, and defense contractors means consistent demand from both private sector companies and public institutions such as the University of California system and state agencies.
Which California cities have the most network administrator jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Ridgecrest have the most network administrator openings in California. The Bay Area's density of technology headquarters and enterprise software companies drives the highest volume, while Los Angeles draws demand from media, aerospace, and healthcare networks, and San Diego's openings are concentrated in defense contractors and biotech firms with large on-premise infrastructure needs.
Are there remote network administrator jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles because network administrators frequently need physical access to hardware, data centers, and on-site equipment. About 14% of network administrator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are remote tend to involve cloud infrastructure management, network monitoring, or documentation work rather than hands-on cabling and device configuration.
How can I get hired as a network administrator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a help desk or IT support role into network administration once you have exposure to routing and switching fundamentals. California community college districts offer networking certificate programs aligned with Cisco and CompTIA exams, and large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and county government IT departments regularly post junior network technician or IT associate roles that do not require prior networking experience. Earning CompTIA Network+ before applying gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to network administrator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to network administrator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly. No signup is required to search current listings.
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