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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1421852579
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Information Technology Services Unit
MASTER IT PROFESSIONAL I - Network Engineering
Carson City, Nevada
Salary up to $144,510 (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 Master IT Professional I -
Network Engineering within the Administrative Division. The LCB is embarking on a
groundbreaking modernization project to enhance its technological infrastructure and is seeking a
Master IT Professional 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
Master IT Professional I will function as a subject matter expert for network infrastructure,
including without limitation, wired, wireless, firewalls and remote access. Responsibilities of the
Master IT Professional I may include, without limitation:
• Providing first-class 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 a seamless experience for all
users;
• Leading the design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Legislature's
network infrastructure;
• Preparing documentation of work performed in the IT Service Management Tool (ITSM);
• Continuously updating and maintaining unit run books as solutions change and the
environment evolves;
• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial off-the-shelf and in-
house network management software;
• Supervising junior IT Professionals or technicians, especially during the legislative
session;
• Participating in and leading projects within the IT Infrastructure team, such as hardware
inventory/lifecycle management, mass configuration updates and firmware upgrades;
• Championing the use of network automation tools and infrastructure-as-code;
• Developing and maintaining configuration and security baselines for network
infrastructure in cooperation with the Information Security Officer;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, and general operation of common office
equipment such as scanners, multi-function copiers, telephones and printers;
• Assisting with other initiatives and projects within the ITS Unit as necessary; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The Master IT Professional 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 10 years of professional experience in network infrastructure; or (4) an equivalent combination
of education and experience. Valid Extreme Networks or Fortinet professional level certifications
may reduce the experience requirements by up to 3 years.
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;
• Subject matter expertise in the design, implementation and day-to-day operation of
Extreme Networks switching infrastructure, especially Extreme fabric-based networks in
data center and access environments;
• Subject matter expertise in the design, implementation and day-to-day operation of Fortinet
network security products, especially firewalls, logging appliances and management
appliances such as FortiGate, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer;
• Subject matter expertise in the design, implementation and 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;
• Mastery in using network documentation tools such as a Configuration Management
Database (CMDB), Microsoft Visio, 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 automation concepts and tools, such as Python, Ansible, Saltstack,
NAPALM and 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 44, which has a salary range of
$95,630 to $144,510 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. 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. Overtime is
required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of
the Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Master IT Professional 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 9/23/2024)
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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