Network Operations Specialist – Microwave & Security

State-of-Nevad

Mound House (NV)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Governor’s Technology Office in Carson City, NV, seeks an IT professional to support the Network Transport Services Unit. The role maintains Aviat and Cisco IP/MPLS routers, switches, and the network monitoring system for a statewide microwave network.

Responsibilities include configuring hardware, software, documentation, and grant-related requirements. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS and 2 years of relevant IT experience, or equivalent combinations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position; 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

IT customer support
Microwave radios
TDM multiplexers
Routers
Switches
MPLS network circuits
AC/DC power systems
Access control systems
IP cameras
Network monitoring
Documentation
Security management practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS
2 years IT experience (or equivalent)

Job description

Governor’s Technology Office in Carson City, NV, seeks an IT professional to support the Network Transport Services Unit. The role maintains Aviat and Cisco IP/MPLS routers, switches, and the network monitoring system for a statewide microwave network.

Responsibilities include configuring hardware, software, documentation, and grant-related requirements. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS and 2 years of relevant IT experience, or equivalent combinations.

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