APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,204.48 to
$81,139.68
PAY GRADE: 39
For 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.
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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.
Incumbents perform advanced journey level duties and may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff and/or serve as a project leader as assigned. Incumbents may function as a unit leader to include directing the activities of a branch IT support unit, overseeing projects of limited scope, and coordinating activities with other work groups. State of Nevada classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 4 hours per month through June 30, 2015. *NOTE* All new hires will be brought in at the beginning salary rate of a grade 39, step 1 = $54,204 annual salary - no exceptions -; existing State of Nevada employees may retain steps as per NAC. THIS POSITION WILL NOT BE HIRED ON THE BASIS OF A PHONE INTERVIEW.
This IT Professional III position will primarily be responsible for assisting criminal justice agencies in Nevada in securing their data operations and documenting their technical compliance with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. This happens both through informal assistance and through formal agency audits. CJIS Security Policy and how to administer a technical security audit are the first things to learn for the new hire.
A secondary role will be assisting divisions of the Nevada Department of Public Safety implement state security standards.
Typical tasks in either role would be interpreting policy and standards for agencies, and coming up with creative ways to implement technology that enhance both the security and the business process, documenting compliance and communicating audit findings to both technology and management people, following up with agencies concerning security weaknesses, or contributing materials to a training or information security program.
Successful candidates will have a good working knowledge of data networks, desktop computers, servers, Internet and web protocols, wireless and mobile communications, and will have significant hands-on experience in one or more of these areas. Particularly good experience would be operation of an intrusion detection system, vulnerability scanning, or "pen" testing. A current knowledge of the threat environment is essential. This position will have little or no "hands on" technical work, but a good technical background is a critical aspect of making good security decisions.
*** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and three years of progressively responsible professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analyst and development, and/or information security, one year of which was at the journey level; OR one year of relevant experience as an IT Professional II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Applicants for positions in this series may have a combination of complementary education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that qualify for the class level and specialty being recruited. |
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC2) - Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP_ is equivalent to three years of experience. |
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Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is equivalent to two years of experience. |
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Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Security Expert is equivalent to two years of experience. |
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Other nationally recognized information security certifications may be substituted for up to one year of experience. |
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Nevada Information Security Professional (NISP) or CISSP certification must be obtained within 12 months of appointment and maintained as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. |
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This position is subject to call-out or call-back.
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Statewide travel is required. |
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Applicants must be willing to work standby and carry the standby cellular phone for evening and weekend system troubleshooting.
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A valid State of Nevada Driver's License is required at the time of appointment and for continued employment.
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A pre-employment State of Nevada FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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The 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. |
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1) Do you have intermediate Network Security skills?
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2) Do you have threat/vulnerability detection and auditing skills?
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