Associate Network & Systems Administrator

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59p.m., Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Hours of Work: 4/10’s. 7:00am-6:00pm, Mon-Thurs.

The Ideal Candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically to optimize effectiveness of the District/SNWA cyber security program. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze intelligence to better understand how a threat actor may behave, while using deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills to develop appropriate countermeasures. The ideal candidate has familiarity conducting proof of value assessments for cyber security tools and techniques. This candidate is prepared to conduct phishing assessments and employee outreach to better prepare the organization to respond to cyber threats.

Penetration testing experience and/or certification is beneficial.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs basic to moderately difficult administration functions for the corporate enterprise network and platforms and operating systems; installs, configures and maintains network, server and operating system software, hardware and associated systems software tools; responds to customer problems and requests for assistance; and performs related duties as assigned.

Operating system architectures, characteristics, components and commands applicable to multiple platform operating systems; network architectures and theory and principles of network design and integration, including topologies and protocols; principles, practices and methods of systems/ network administration and maintenance, including configuration, performance tuning and diagnostic tools; principles and practices of disaster recovery; tools and utilities used in monitoring and tuning systems, database and application performance; basic principles and practices of cyber-security applicable to areas of assigned responsibility; web technologies and design and administration concepts; systems integration design concepts and practices; customer relationship management concepts and practices.

Ability to: Perform basic to moderately difficult systems administration functions in a multi-segment, multi-platform and multi-operating system and network environment accurately and efficiently; establish priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple activities to ensure timely, high-quality results; troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and connectivity problems; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, documentation and other written materials; exercise sound judgment within general policy guidelines; keep technical skills current to meet continuing work responsibilities; establish and maintain highly effective, customer-focused working relationships with managers, customers, consultants, vendors, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in information systems, computer science or a closely related field; and one year of responsible network and systems administration experience in a Windows/Oracle-clustered environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computers or other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand. The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, bend and crouch and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus and the ability to distinguish basic shades and colors.

Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills and information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; interact with managers, user department and Information Technology staff, consultants, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

4.34.3 out of 5 stars 100 City Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106 $102,968 a year - Full-time