SENIOR NETWORK ANALYST

The Clark County Information Technology department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Network Analyst position. This position develops and maintains the County’s communications network including design and coordination of installation of wide area networks. The Senior Network Analyst also coordinates project work of other communications staff and provides assistance and training to less experienced staff.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Please note, professional level experience that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Recruitment Process:

• In person assessment for all applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be held the week of May 8, 2023.
• In person interviews and a practical exam will be held the week of May 15, 2023.
• Final interviews will be held the week of May 22, 2023.
• Offers will be made the week of June 5, 2023.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related field, plus four (4) years full-time experience in installing and managing multiple protocol networks, including design work and troubleshooting major outages.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

This senior level position provides a wide range of highly specialized technical functions in the design, installation and maintenance of the County’s wide area network.
Duties include:

• Meets with county and other governmental agencies to determine requirements for new or upgraded networks.
• Creates project plans for all network projects.
• Configures and tests procedures and equipment for network projects.
• Communicates status of projects to management and customers.
• Researches and evaluates network equipment, estimates costs, and makes recommendations for vendor selection.
• Conducts facility inspections to ensure adequate environmental needs and controls for network equipment.
• Creates and maintains logical, physical and protocol maps, electronic and hard copy backups of all equipment configuration parameters, and network documentation standards and procedures.
• Coordinates network services, technical and maintenance support with outside service providers.
• Manages the network using automated systems to identify trouble spots and to remotely view and administer routers, servers, and other network equipment.
• Fields trouble calls from customers that relate to network problems; travels to other locations to install and/or repair equipment and resolve network problems.
• Trains and coordinates with technical support staff and help desk staff in network troubleshooting procedures.
• Provides additional level of support in the area of Novell and NT operating systems.
• Tracks the assignment of TCP/IP networks and individual addresses using certificate system and domain name database.
• Performs periodic maintenance on production network equipment and software.
• Consults with departments and provides technical expertise regarding future network requirements.
• Projects short and long term requirements for the network based on current utilization and trends.
• Develops strategic plans to leverage emerging network technology to support future county network needs.
• May drive a motor vehicle or be capable of arranging for appropriate transportation to and from various work sites and to respond to emergencies.

• Mobility to travel to various work sites and work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment
• Stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be capable of working extended shifts and respond to call backs in emergency situations