IT PROFESSIONAL 2

Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping SystemIT PROFESSIONAL 2 - Network AdministrationAPPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY:

$66,043.44 to $98,783.28

PAY GRADE:

38For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATIONWork Type:

A Permanent, full-time vacancyDivision:

Welfare and Supportive Services DivisionApplications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.

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Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.The PositionInformation 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.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.The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is currently recruiting for an Information Technology Professional II position, the location of this position will be determined by the quality of the applicants and will be in either Carson City or Las Vegas, NV. The division has a large technology footprint, and you will be part of a team of over 120 IT specialists in all fields of Technology. This is an opportunity to work within the Information Systems Unit, specifically the server team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, an independent thinker, and team-oriented. This position will act as a system administrator with a focus on network-associated technologies, some of which are Cisco switches, routers and firewalls, VMWare-NSX-t, and AVI. This position will work with Windows and Linux servers. DWSS resources are highly virtualized utilizing VMware and experience with VMware is required. Other duties will include server backups & restores, network troubleshooting, system monitoring using Nagios and other tools, and physical hardware installation. Routine network and server hardware health checks. Ensure compliance with and validate required security hardening settings on servers and network equipment. This is a statewide recruitment with the jobs being located in Carson City or Las Vegas.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.THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum 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.Special Requirements:Some positions are subject to call-out or call-back.Some positions require specialized certification that will be identified at the time of recruitment.Some positions require statewide travel.Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.Additional Position Criteria: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 or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.This position is subject to working nights, weekends, and holidays.The Examination:Application Evaluation ExamThe exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:EmailDirect Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource ManagementNorthern Nevada515 East Musser Street,First FloorCarson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868Division of Human Resource ManagementSouthern Nevada7251 Amigo St,Suite 120Las Vegas, NV 89119

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