IT PROFESSIONAL 2 - SYSTEMS/ NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
State of Nevada
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State of Nevada’s Aging and Disability Services Division is hiring an IT Professional 2 to support server, software, and network infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring, backups, documentation, vendor coordination, security administration, and supporting dispersed networks.
The role may supervise journey-level IT staff and contribute to system design and performance management. A broad range of IT duties across operations, security, and development is expected.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or related field with two years of IT experience; or two years as IT Professional I; or four years at IT Technician IV+; or an equivalent combo.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed analyses and determine end-user requirements through consultation with end-users, technicians, vendors, management, and others.
- Maintain documentation related to the IT specialization's architecture, operations, and other records of work activities.
- Stay current with tech trends, security management practices, laws, policies and ethics.
- Prepare grant proposals by writing technical requirements and tracking expenditures.
- Provide related duties as assigned.
- Under supervision, perform journey level duties and may serve as lead worker for lower-level IT staff.
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- No Nevada state income tax.
The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is recruiting for an IT Professional 2 position that may be used to fill current and future vacancies within Information Technology. This role supports systems and network administration, including the maintenance, enhancement, and deployment of servers, software, and network infrastructure. Responsibilities include system monitoring, backups and recovery, documentation, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, security administration, and support of geographically dispersed networks. The position also installs and supports workstations and contributes to network design, implementation, and performance management. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. ADSD fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace dedicated to its mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and older adults by connecting Nevadans to essential services and improving quality of life. 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.
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.
Detailed knowledge of: strengths and limitations of several general-purpose programming languages.
Working knowledge of: specific departmental information systems (select positions).
General knowledge of: principles of designing test procedures; principles, practices, and procedures required to design, analyze, and maintain software; principles, tools, and techniques as applied to writing and modifying programs; systems programming languages and techniques.
Ability to: make decisions and use independent judgment (independently choose appropriate action after reviewing alternatives); provide general technical consultation and training; recommend and implement systems change.
Skill in: interviewing users to identify needs; problem solving, analysis and synthesis; solving information systems problems; some positions may require skill in the use of LAN management software, audio generating equipment, data concentrators, front-end processors, data scopes and recorders, tone modulation test sets, and voice frequency (VF) monitoring equipment.
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.
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.
- 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.
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).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
- State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
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
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
This position requires up to 25% of travel.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
- 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.
- Two years of experience as an IT Professional 1 in Nevada State service.
- Four years of relevant technical experience as an IT Technician 4 or above in Nevada State service.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
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