Systems Engineer II

* This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill two vacancies for the classification of Systems Engineer II in the Department of Information Technology. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, effectively and efficiently provisions, installs, configures, operates, and maintains compute and storage environments, software and related infrastructure; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Server automation and scripting
• Power Shell, .Net, or other Dev Ops experience
• Azure, Microsoft 365, Linux experience
• Systems engineering including the maintenance of computer and storage systems
• Managing the configuration of servers
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in information technology, computer science, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in systems engineering which involved the maintenance of compute and storage systems
• Equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint‑based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Must obtain and maintain one of the following certifications within one core service area as aligned with job duties and identified by the department within one (1) year from the date of appointment as a condition of continued employment:
  • Windows/Linux Identity and Access Management Services
  • Windows/Linux Operating Systems Services
  • Email Services
  • Compute or Storage Services
  • Cloud Services
  • Data Protection/Disaster Recovery Services
  • Security Services

• Competitive Salary Range for Systems Engineer II $83,839.98 - $ annually
• Salary placement for non‑represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity
• Work‑Life Balance:
  • The City of Henderson requires employees to reside in the state of Nevada with the capability of reporting to an on‑site location timely, if required
  • The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, standard day shift hours will be determined by supervisor (4 day work week)
  • Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change
  • This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who have completed their probation or qualifying period
• Paid Leave and Holidays:
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time, regular non‑represented employees includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits:
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retention Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits:
    Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more
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• Completed Employment Application

• Preliminary Telephone Screening (Pass/Fail) – To Be Determined
• Performance Examination – In‑Person Only (Weighted 60%) – To Be Determined
• Oral Board Interview – Virtual Only via Microsoft Teams (Weighted 40%) – To Be Determined
• Selection Interview – Virtual Only via Microsoft Teams – To Be Determined

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