IT Professional 2 - Las Vegas, NV

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno South Area Extension is recruiting for an IT Professional 2 in Las Vegas, NV. This position is responsible for the research, design, installation and configuration of servers, network devices, PC related hardware and software, virtual machines, network operating systems (LAN & WAN), application software and operating systems. The position monitors and measures network/server performance and analyzes system utilization in order to predict upgrade, replacement and expansion requirements. Other duties include managing and modifying databases as well as managing a dedicated STEAM room featuring specialized technologies and technical advisor for training and creating/maintaining documentation as well as instruction sets. The position will train Extension employees in the use of various software, Microsoft programs, Adobe suites, etc.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two (2) 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 (2) 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
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security tools
Experience supporting hybrid environments

Responsibilities

Research, design, installation and configuration of servers, network devices, PC related hardware and software, virtual machines, network operating systems (LAN & WAN), application software and operating systems.
Monitors and measures network/server performance and analyzes system utilization in order to predict upgrade, replacement and expansion requirements.
Managing and modifying databases
Managing a dedicated STEAM room featuring specialized technologies
Technical advisor for training and creating/maintaining documentation as well as instruction sets.
Train Extension employees in the use of various software, Microsoft programs, Adobe suites, etc.

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program