IT PROFESSIONAL 2 - NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

State of Nevada (NV); Mound House (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Governors Technology Office – Network Transport Services Unit in Nevada is responsible for maintaining the statewide microwave network. The role focuses on Aviat and Cisco IP/MPLS routers, switches, and network monitoring systems across the state, with on-site work in Moundhouse.

The IT professional will administer hardware, software, and servers to ensure reliable network operations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in CS, MIS, or related field and have 2+ years of IT experience, or an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, MIS or closely related field with 2 years IT experience; or equivalent
• Two years as IT Professional I in Nevada State service; or four years as IT Technician IV+ in state service
• Experience with network operations, security practices, and documentation
• Experience with microwave radios, TDM multiplexers, routers, switches, MPLS circuits, and power systems

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations and networks.
• Maintain documentation on architecture and operations.
• Monitor and support network and server infrastructure.
• Support grant proposals, purchase requests, and technical requirements.
• Perform journey-level duties with potential supervision of lower-level IT staff

Skills

Rugged terrain ops

IT customer support

Router administration

Aviat radios

Cisco MPLS

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or MIS or related

2+ years IT experience or equivalent

Tools

Aviat routers

Cisco switches/routers

MPLS networks

Network Monitoring System

Servers administration

AC/DC power systems

Access control systems

IP cameras

Job description

Governors 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.

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.

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.

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.