IT PROFESSIONAL 2 - NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

State of Nevada's Governor’s Technology Office, Network Transport Services Unit, is seeking an IT professional to maintain statewide enterprise microwave network components, including Aviat and Cisco IP/MPLS gear, and related servers in Carson City area.

Work includes administration of microwave network management software and hardware, with responsibilities spanning operations, security, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or closely related field with two years of professional IT experience or equivalent combination; or alternative Nevada state service experience as specified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed alternative analyses and determine end-user requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to architecture, operations, and records of work activities.
• Keep current knowledge of tech trends, security management practices, laws, and ethics.
• Participate in resource allocation, expenditures, and grant proposal requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under supervision, serve as a lead worker for Computer Operations in this function.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or related field

Tools

Microwave radios

TDM multiplexers

Routers

Switches

MPLS network circuits

AC/DC power systems

Access control systems/IP cameras

Job description

No Nevada state income tax.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

Governor’s Technology Office – Network Transport Services Unit (Carson City, NV) Position is within the Network Transport Services Unit and will be located in Moundhouse. Maintains Aviat and Cisco IP/MPLS routers, switches, Network Monitoring System and servers, for a statewide enterprise microwave network. Administers microwave network management software, hardware, and servers as required.

Information Technology (IT) Professionals analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. Incumbents may perform duties in one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security; OR two years of experience as an IT Professional I in Nevada State service; OR four years of relevant technical experience as an IT Technician IV or above in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Additional Position Requirement

• Experience navigating rugged terrain, operating specialized equipment in adverse conditions, and adhering to strict safety protocols to ensure reliable network operations under all circumstances is required.
• Experience in IT customer support is required.
• Experience with microwave radios, TDM multiplexers, routers, switches MPLS network circuits, and AC/DC power systems, as well as access control systems and IP cameras is required.

The Governor's Technology Office is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States, without sponsorship.

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

This position requires up to 25% of travel.

This position requires stand‑by and call back availability.

Job Duties

Conduct detailed alternative analyses and determine end-user requirements through consultation with end-users, technicians, vendors, management, and others.

Maintain documentation related to the assigned IT specialization’s architecture, operations, and other records of work activities as required.

Maintain current knowledge of technological trends and advancements in the IT field as well as security management practices, laws, policies, and ethics.

Participate in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions, tracking, and recording expenditures, preparing purchase requests, and writing technical requirements for grant proposals.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform journey level duties and may serve as a lead worker to lower-level IT staff as assigned. This is a supervisory level for the Computer Operations function.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Network Administration

Working knowledge of: directory services; network operating systems; network security practices; network problem troubleshooting; the concepts, characteristics, and capabilities of network-based applications; current and emerging trends in developing computer networking technology; the principles and practices of data backup and recovery; the principles, practices, and techniques used to install, maintain, and support LANs and WANs; the concepts, characteristics, and capabilities of computer operating systems.

General knowledge of: methodology for implementing distributed applications; network authentication; data storage networks.

Ability to: write performance and utilization reports; collect and analyze data; implement network changes or additions; communicate complex technical concepts and terminology to agency management and network users; implement and maintain directory services; resolve issues quickly with minimal outside help; configure and deploy servers; configure user rights and permissions; monitor device utilization; interpret information security policies; install workstations; troubleshoot hardware and software; understand technical manuals; verify compliance with information security policies.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

Legal Holidays

• January 1: New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February: Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May: Memorial Day
• June 19: Juneteenth Day
• July 4: Independence Day
• First Monday in September: Labor Day
• Last Friday in October: Nevada Day
• November 11: Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November: Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November: Family Day
• December 25: Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday; if these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.