Network Analyst for Traffic Control Systems

City of Reno•City of Reno, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience supporting network systems, server administration, and information technology services, with the ability to operate effectively in a traffic control systems environment that requires strong Operational Technology (OT) support. This role plays a key part in maintaining the City’s traffic control technology infrastructure by supporting high demand network operations, administering servers and security systems, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring reliable and secure connectivity across City Traffic systems and facilities. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments with substantial network load, complex routing, and mission critical OT integrations, particularly those supporting public infrastructure and field operations. Experience with industrial networking, ruggedized equipment, segmentation between IT and OT networks is highly desirable. This position is well suited for a motivated and adaptable IT professional who enjoys problem solving in dynamic environments, collaborating with cross functional teams, and supporting a broad range of operational technology needs. The selected individual will work closely with users, vendors, and internal technology staff to maintain secure, efficient, and dependable network operations while contributing to system improvements, lifecycle upgrades, and modernization initiatives. We currently have one vacancy in the Department of Information Technology in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur. This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
One year of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting network systems, server administration, and information technology services.
Ability to operate effectively in a traffic control systems environment that requires strong Operational Technology (OT) support.
Experience with industrial networking, ruggedized equipment, segmentation between IT and OT networks.

Responsibilities

Upgrade network desktop based systems and correct errors to maintain network and desktop after implementation.
Install software packages; replace defective or inadequate software packages.
Configure and manage all network equipment and settings, including switches, routers, wireless WAN equipment, and VoIP equipment.
Administer all network security, including firewalls and antivirus programs.
Build, update, back up, maintain, and administer servers.
Respond to client inquiries concerning systems operation; diagnose system hardware, software and operator problems.
Maintain contact with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services.
Instruct users in the proper use of equipment and software.
Recommend or perform remedial actions to correct problems.
Coordinate activities with help desk, network services or other information systems groups.
Provide top level support for all computer and network systems.
Perform related duties as required.