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This role ensures that technology investments align with operational needs, budget constraints, and long-term strategic goals.\nThe IT Analyst is a technical position designed to support the IT Manager in the overall responsibility of managing City’s IT projects including the operation and control of hardware and software, networking and telecommunications systems.\nIf this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help strengthen the technology that keeps Los Altos connected!\nExamples of Duties\nManagement reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. \nPerforms desktop hardware, peripheral and software configuration installations.\nAssists with technical support activities - performs trouble shooting and diagnostic services to determine the cause of hardware and software problems and provide timely resolution. \nMaintains expertise in City standard hardware and software products.\nAssists with the management and maintenance of the City’s servers and network systems.\nAnalyze, evaluate, and compare software and hardware solutions to determine suitability for organizational needs. Research vendor offerings, product specifications, licensing models, and total cost of ownership. 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