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Job Description
Announcement Number: 975084081
Information Technology
Services Unit
IT PROFESSIONAL IV - Network Engineer
Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary up to $131,711 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)
The Information Technology Services (ITS) Unit of the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is
seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the position of IT Professional IV - Network
Engineer within the Administrative Division. The LCB is embarking on a groundbreaking
modernization project to enhance its technological infrastructure and is seeking an IT
Professional IV to assist in this modernization effort. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative
service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Nevada
Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for
rare special sessions during the interim periods. The ITS Unit provides technical support to
legislators, legislative staff and the LCB. This is a full-time position located in Carson City,
Nevada.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the IT Manager - Infrastructure, the
IT Professional IV works with the Master IT Professional I - Network Engineer to function as
a subject matter expert for network infrastructure, including wired, wireless, firewalls and
remote access. Responsibilities of the IT Professional IV - Network Engineer may include,
without limitation:
• Providing first-class IT support and customer service to legislators, legislative staff,
the LCB and, occasionally, members of the public;
• Supporting the smooth operation of technology systems during public meetings;
• Collaborating with other LCB units and divisions to provide seamless IT support and a
unified experience for all users;
• Preparing detailed documentation of work performed in the IT Service Management
Tool (ITSM);
• Continuously updating and maintaining unit run books, documentation and network
maps as solutions change and the environment evolves;
• Installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting commercial off-the-shelf
(COTS) and in-house network management software;
• Supervising junior IT Professionals or technicians, especially during the legislative
session;
• Working closely with the Master IT Professional I - Network Engineer, and other
infrastructure team members in the design, installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting of the Legislature's network infrastructure;
• Participating in and leading projects within the IT Infrastructure team, such as
hardware inventory/lifecycle management, mass configuration updates and firmware
upgrades;
• Participating in the development and maintenance of configuration and security
baselines for network infrastructure in cooperation with the Information Security
Officer and Master IT Professional I - Network Engineering;
• Assisting with other initiatives and projects within the ITS Unit as necessary; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The IT Professional IV - Network Engineer will be selected with
special preference given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of
network infrastructure. A qualified candidate must have: (1) a high school diploma/GED; (2)
a valid driver's license; (3) at least 7 years of professional experience in network infrastructure;
or (4) an equivalent combination of education and experience. Holding valid Extreme Networks
or Fortinet professional-level certifications may qualify candidates for a reduction of up to 2
years in the required experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Expertise in delivering exceptional customer service to end users from diverse
backgrounds and skill levels;
• The ability to work both independently and with a team;
• Experienced in the day-to-day operation of Extreme Networks switching infrastructure,
especially Extreme fabric-based networks in data center and access environments;
• Familiarity with Fortinet network security products, including, without limitation,
firewalls, logging appliances, and management tools such as FortiGate, FortiManager
and FortiAnalyzer;
• Experience with the use of network automation tools and infrastructure-as-code;
• Knowledge in the day-to-day operation of zero trust remote access solutions,
especially Checkpoint Quantum or Perimeter 81;
• General knowledge of network security products such as spam filters, firewalls and
vulnerability scanners;
• Proficiency in managing multi-vendor access and distribution networks;
• Familiarity in using network documentation tools such as a Configuration Management
Database (CMDB), Omni Group's OmniGraffle, PlantUML or similar software;
• General knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) such as Microsoft Azure;
• Experience with ITSM platforms, such as HaloPSA/HaloITSM, ServiceNow, N-Able,
ManageEngine, Freshdesk, Ivanti Heat, ConnectWise PSA, SysAid and Team Dynamix;
• Familiarity with Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platforms, such as
NinjaOne, Atera, Pulseway, SuperOps, Syncro, N-Able and Naverisk;
• Experience with remote support tools such as Ninja Remote, ConnectWise
Control/Screenconnect, Bomgar, Splashtop, DameWare and TeamViewer;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, and general operation of common office
equipment such as scanners, multi-function copiers, telephones, and printers;
• Proficiency with automation concepts and tools, such as Python, Ansible, Saltstack,
NAPALM or Netmiko; and
• The ability to lift and move medium to large items weighing up to 80 pounds, without
assistance, employing proper safety techniques.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 42, which has a salary range
of $87,570 to $131,711 for the employee/employer-paid retirement option. An employer-paid
contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution.
The actual starting salary will be based on experience.
Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual and sick leave, health insurance,
and membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on retirement
options and benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a
description of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public
Employees' Benefits Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred
compensation program.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in a formal office environment. The successful
candidate must either already reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a one-hour radius of
Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada within 90 days of joining the LCB. Overtime is required
during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the
Legislature. When overtime is worked, the IT Professional IV may earn compensatory time
that can be taken at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent with the LCB Rules
and Policies and subject to budgetary limits. Occasional travel may be required between
Carson City and Las Vegas, Nevada. Such travel may be outside normal business hours.
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by
submitting a LCB Employment Application, cover letter and current resume via email to
LCBHR-jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:
Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open
until the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their
applications as soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.
The successful candidate must undergo a background check.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy,
domestic partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation
history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative
Counsel Bureau will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these
characteristics, nor will it tolerate unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact
LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the
hiring process and will not be disqualified from consideration based upon such
requests.
(Revised 1/10/2025)
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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