IT Professional III
SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Chief IT Manager, manages the network administration efforts for the System. Plans, designs, develops, and verifies the physical deployment of an integrated geographically dispersed information processing network. Administers networks comprised of multiple platforms, information resources, large grade applications, communications protocols, and physical network topologies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for server deployment and agency architecture and participates in the fiscal decision-making process. The preponderance of time is spent on network design/architecture and less time on troubleshooting and maintenance than lower levels in the same IT specialization. Has administrative control of routers; and serves as project managers and regularly interacts with vendors. Duties include diagnosing and optimizing distributed applications interconnectivity issues; designing agency network architecture; placing, testing, and verifying distributed applications interconnectivity; integrating directory services; configuring distributed authentication; supporting multiple platforms; configuring firewalls; designing, configuring, and installing virtual private network; writing security compliance and exception reports; and analyzing authentication logs
SKILLS & ABILITIES: Detailed knowledge of: The methodology for implementing distributed applications; network authentication; data storage network; network security design and implementation; network communications hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls; systems integration, hardware, and data communication; Virtual private networks and virtual LANs; network performance trending and network utilization; data processing systems: network design and architecture. Working knowledge of: Network file and application servers, project management, directory services integration, intrusion detection/prevention systems logs, data encryption methodologies. General knowledge of: Supervisory practices if applicable to the assignment. Ability to: Work effectively on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines; communicate and work well with changing priorities and frequent interruptions; configure and deploy firewalls, routers, and switches; present network design recommendations to management; implement network design changes; provide technical training, direction, and leadership; plan, organize, and direct projects; design and configure virtual private network; interpret authentication logs; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower levels in the same IT Professional specialization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 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 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.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The position is the equivalent of a Grade 40 in classified services, which has an annual salary of $80,053 to $120,122 (employee/employer paid retirement) based upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and health insurance.
An explanation of the retirement options and information regarding state retirement benefits may be accessed at www.nvpers.org. A description of the current health and dental benefits provided is available at www.pebp.state.nv.us/plans/new-hire-resources. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation program.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) is the public pension plan for all public employees in the State of Nevada. We are governed by the Retirement Board. Applicants may be required to have a background check and any offer of employment is conditional pending the results of the background check.
All applicants must submit a PERS Employment Application. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application as soon as possible since the position may be filled at any time. Please email the application to jobs@nvpers.org, or mail it to:
Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada
Attn: Teresa Chalmers
693 W. Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89703
NOTE: The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, or disability.