IT PROFESSIONAL 2 - Systems Administration
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $73,309.68 to $109,640.88 PAY GRADE: 38
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work @type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Transportation (http://www.nevadadot.com/)
Division: Administration
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 07.926
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52233
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/14/2025
Close Date: 08/21/2025
Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 6 Days 23 Hrs 10 Mins
The Position
Information Technology (IT) Professionals analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. Incumbents may perform duties in one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency.
Incumbents perform journey level duties and may serve as a lead worker to lower level IT staff as assigned. This is a supervisory level for the Computer Operations function. The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for an Information Technology Professional II on our server team based in our Carson City, NV office. Candidates should be able to work independently but also be team oriented as this position requires planning and communication with all entities involved. The division has a large technology footprint, and you will be part of a team responsible for administering, enhancing, and maintaining Active Directory / Azure AD, and our Azure cloud environment as well as Network Services, File Data, Backup Systems and Server Operating Systems in a virtualized environment. Ideal candidates should be comfortable with VMware. All candidates must have basic knowledge of Azure management and obtain the AZ900 certification within six months of hire. They also must have experience with Microsoft AD Group Policy and have PowerShell / Scripting knowledge. Need to be familiar with managing multiple generations of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems. This position requires working on standby for evening and weekend system troubleshooting.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\Specifications-7\0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two 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 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.
Special Notes
Some positions require an applicant to undergo a background investigation prior to appointment. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Special Requirements
Some positions require specialized certification that will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) How many years of VMware vCenter Server experience do you have? Provide a description of when and where you gained this experience.
2) Briefly describe your experience with Microsoft Azure?
3) Briefly describe your experience with Active Directory / Group Policy management.
4) Briefly describe your experience with O365 / Microsoft Exchange.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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