IT Professional 2 - Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

17h

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 meas ures 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 dedicate d STEAM room featuring specialized technologies and technical advisor for training and creating/maintaining docume ntation as well as instruction sets. The position will train Extension employees in the use of various so ftware, Microsoft programs, Adobe suites, etc.

Requirements

• 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.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
• SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level