Network Security Administator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors the network security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves security breaches and incidents promptly.
• Performs regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to detect potential security risks.
• Develops, implements, and maintains network security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provides security awareness training and resources to staff to promote a security-conscious organizational culture.
• Maintains the District’s local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and wireless network infrastructure.
• Monitors network performance and troubleshoots network-related issues promptly to ensure maximum uptime.
• Manages and maintains network security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintains detailed and accurate documentation of network security configurations and incident response activities.
• Ensures District compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, as well as District Policies and Procedures.
• Stays abreast of current and future trends in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Library Administration, and Public Administration, and makes recommendations regarding future District Strategies and Planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service
• Public Service Ethics
• IT Network Security
• IT Network Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in network security administration.
• Licenses/Certifications: None required.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, security technologies, and incident response practices.
• Skills: Skilled with security assessment tools, vulnerability scanners, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Abilities: Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret information to solve problems and improve processes; ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships; ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences; ability to lead and implement change initiatives related to administrative processes and technologies; ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.