Systems Administrator

Job SummaryThe Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Information Technology Division is recruiting for an IT Professional 2- Network Engineer in Carson City or Las Vegas. This position performs journey-level professional network administration under supervision and supports NDOT's statewide, geographically dispersed network environment. The incumbent helps plan, implement, monitor, document, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise network services that support Department operations across central office, district, and field locations. The position works as part of the NDOT Network Team and collaborates with IT leadership, service desk, security, systems, business units, vendors, contractors, and State partners. This role supports network device administration, LAN/WAN connectivity, IPsec VPN, network authentication, cloud-to-on premises connectivity, firewalls/switch/router configuration within approved scope, performance and capacity monitoring, change implementation, incident response and escalation, documentation, and technical consultation for projects and operations. The candidate selected for this position will have experience in supporting enterprise or statewide LAN/WAN environments, supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises network connectivity, working within formal change-management, incident-management, documentation, and validation processes, preparing technical documentation, utilization plans, test plans, or method-of-procedure documentation, coordinating with vendors, contractors, business customers, and cross-functional IT teams. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options.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.Essential QualificationsBachelor'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.Job DutiesConduct 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.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThis 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.Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - View email address on click.appcast.io 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.Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.BenefitsBenefits include:Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader).Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .No Nevada state income tax.Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) (Download PDF reader).*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.The following are legal holidays:January 1.............................................. New Year's DayThird Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s BirthdayThird Monday in February................ Washington's BirthdayLast Monday in May........................... Memorial DayJune 19................................................ Juneteenth DayJuly 4.................................................... Independence DayFirst Monday in September.............. Labor DayLast Friday in October....................... Nevada DayNovember 11...................................... Veterans' DayFourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving DayFriday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family DayDecember 25........................................ Christmas DayWhen January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255