Principal IT Analyst; System Administration​/Information Security

Do you have a passion for supporting and securing enterprise servers, systems, network, and applications? Are you interested in gaining valuable experience to expand and develop in the field of Information Technology? Are you interested in working with the fastest growing City in the Inland Empire? If so, The Information Technology Agency invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding analytical skills with the drive to continuously assess and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and security of the City's systems; have the innate ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple conflicting demands in a high‑pressure environment; and demonstrate support for team efforts by readily accepting new roles, responsibilities, and training opportunities. The successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player"– Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant – and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy
– Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

• The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who best meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility list prior to considering all applicants on the Eligibility list.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
• This recruitment will result in an eligibility list, which will be used to fill any current and future full‑time vacancies within this classification.

All appointments to this position are subject to a satisfactory background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department.

The background investigation will include the following:

• Your relatives, references, and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for a career in law enforcement.
• The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
• You must list a history of your residences.
• Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers, trustworthiness, and general job performance.
• Military service records are subject to verification.
• The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however, being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).
• Your criminal, driving, and insurance records are evaluated. Felony convictions will be grounds for disqualification from the selection process.

Additionally, the Principal IT Analyst may be assigned to work at the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) and must possess the ability to pass all background/reference checks, knowledge examinations, as well as aptitude tests necessary to obtain and maintain a security badge to access secured areas of the Ontario International Airport. Applicants must pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA) prior to receiving a security badge.