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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.
Under general direction, 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. This is a supervisory level for Computer Operations and the journey level for Information Security positions.
This recruitment is for an IT Professional 3, underfill for an IT Professional 4 position, within the Network Services Division of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under supervision, this position is responsible for the management and safeguarding of Cisco network switches, routers, and firewalls, serving as a network analyst and network security analyst within the division responsible for conducting internal security assessments of networking equipment. The incumbent will participate in the development of network security policies, standards, and procedures for the State enterprise and administer network management software and servers as needed. The ideal candidate will possess the capability to administer all Windows server and workstation operating systems in virtual environments. Furthermore, a strong grasp of network management systems, logging correlation platforms, and associated challenges is required. Interaction with customer agencies will be essential for addressing trouble tickets, network design, administration, network security matters, and related issues.
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:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and three 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, 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 as described above. |
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Some positions require an applicant to undergo a background investigation prior to appointment. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment. |
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Some positions are subject to call-out or call-back. |
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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) Describe your experience with configuring Cisco systems routers, switches, and firewalls.
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