Network & Systems Administrator

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents. Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Network & Systems Administrator. This position will be responsible for the implementation, administration, troubleshooting, monitoring, support, and documentation of Nevada State University network and server infrastructure. Essential job functions include monitoring and ensuring operational continuity of mission critical network, telecommunication, virtualization, server, and storage systems; researching, installing, configuring, and maintaining related hardware; providing and managing backup and disaster recovery; providing and managing related security; and working with other Information & Technology Services units to develop end-to-end solutions.

About the institution: Nevada State University, a four‑year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else. Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada. We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, manage, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, and monitor campus network and telecommunication systems.
• Implement, configure, manage, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, and monitor campus virtualization, server and storage infrastructure and systems.
• Manage network and datacenter security including configuring, supporting, testing, and monitoring campus firewalls, access control lists, intrusion detection/protection systems, directory services, etc.
• Develop, manage, maintain, test, and monitor disaster recovery and data backup/restoration services for mission critical systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related field or ten (10) years of professional experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• Five (5) years of experience in network administration, system administration, and information security.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering network/server infrastructure in large, complex multi‑user environments (primarily on Cisco/Meraki Systems, Windows Environments, Microsoft Server 2016, 2019, 2022, Windows 10/11, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Radius, GPO, Azure AD and Intune, KACE Appliances, Mix of Server Hardware, Dell/Lenovo).
• Experience with server virtualization (Nutanix, VMWare and Hyper‑V).
• Experience with scripting and system automation (Windows Environments, Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10/11).

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $77,728.00. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply before September 29 for full consideration.

Exempt

Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please upload the following documents: Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University; Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted). Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The hiring process for our open positions can vary in length. We encourage you to be patient as we review all application materials.

Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512‑acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high‑quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high‑demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

EEO/Title IX

Steven Kenney Associate Vice President of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #325 Henderson, NV 89002 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Steven Kenney, Title IX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here.

Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at Nevada State University’s Campus Emergency page. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.