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Job Description

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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Audio/Visual Analyst. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Manager of Audio/Visual Operations, Client Services. The position will be located in Las Vegas, or Reno, Nevada.

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant challenges and opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.

This position will assist with producing, streaming, recording, monitoring, and editing for large, high-profile NSHE System Administration and Board of Regents events. The incumbent will also perform a wide range of work transporting, installing, testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex audio/video and data network technologies, including routers, switches, video codecs, videoconferencing bridges, microphone and sound systems, video production boards, projectors, and a variety of electronic media equipment. 

The incumbent will also provide moderate level network technical support services as required. Successful performance of the work requires a good knowledge of data and audio/video communication network design and maintenance and the ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.

The incumbent also provides off-hours support for academic and administrative videoconferences, distance education, Board and related event activity, and operational support for SCS Services and functions.

GRADE:  C (starting salary range approximately $65,000 – $75,000) Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life and retirement.

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:  June 15, 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a degree in a technical discipline, such as Electronics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Audio, Electrical or Communications/Network Engineering is preferred with two (2) years of direct work experience relating to data, video and/or voice communications systems/networks is required. Alternatively, four (4) years of direct work experience relating to data, video and/or voice communications systems/networks coupled with at least two years of formal education or training in a related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree as qualification for this position.

Travel statewide will also be required as necessary to gather information needed for technical analysis and/or preventive maintenance activities necessary to accomplish the desired objectives.  Travel both inside and outside the State of Nevada will also be required from time to time in order to attend training, or to represent SCS at conferences and administrative meetings.  Since a portion of this travel may be by motor vehicle, the incumbent will be required to have a valid Nevada driver’s license.

The position is expected to work dedicated alternating support shifts.  The expected hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, these hours are subject to change including a shared on-call rotation shift and subject to weekend and holiday work to meet deliverables.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.  Applicants should address following items in their letter of application:

• Familiarity with network fundamentals
• Understanding of audio/visual production essentials and capacity to understand standard practices and procedures of delivering A/V services
• Capacity to research, test, and provide basic analysis of relevant new technologies, tools, and methodologies
• Skilled in the use of common business software (e.g. Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Certification provided by InfoComm or ability to obtain certification within two (2) years of appointment
• Ability to become skilled at reading and interpreting schematics and manuals (i.e. electrical, electronic, digital logic, installation and wiring diagrams)
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply work procedures associated with networks and network security practices, routing and routed protocols, video codec configurations, video scheduling and control systems, local and carrier networks, and audio/visual production
• Ability to become skilled at operating and maintaining audiovisual equipment and advise on the use of electronic media and audiovisual equipment
• Ability to work outside of standard business hours and travel statewide
• Ability to safely move and relocate objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally in a collaborative team environment
• Capacity to work and be productive independently
• Readiness to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with VIPs, customers, and co-workers

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility within Client Services:

• Installs, tests, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs preventative maintenance activities in support of NSHE’s statewide video and data network
• Monitors NSHE video/voice/data performance to ensure overall network quality and availability
• Technical support for NSHE statewide video network (NevadaNet), System Computing Services and System Administration’s Video Conference Board/Conference room Audio/Visual Systems.
• Technical Audio/Visual Productions and Support for various Board of Regents and System Administration meetings, including setup/breakdown, transport, and A/V production
• Collaborates with network end users for the purpose of assessing, implementing and training for ongoing customer video network requirements
• Documents network and A/V systems topologies, asset inventories, technical, or historical documentation requirements
• Other duties as assigned

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process.  Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.  Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.  Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials.  References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant.  The review of materials will begin immediately.  Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://nshe.nevada.edu/careers/.  For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-4901.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions.  Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.  Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled.  The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by April 14, 2024

Job Description

Learn more about the Information Security Analyst or Senior Information Security Analyst position and apply through workday.com

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Information Security Analyst or Senior Information Security Analyst. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chief Information Security Officer.  The position will be physically located in either Reno or Las Vegas.  The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges and a research institute.  The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 12,000 employees. 

Position details:  This position will be responsible for ensuring the security and confidentiality of information systems and data for the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). The Analyst will collaborate with the NSHE’s IT teams to identify, develop, and implement security strategies and solutions to safeguard the organization’s information assets from potential threats. Based on qualifications and experience, the finalist will be classified as either Information Security Analyst or Senior Information Security Analyst.

SALARY/GRADE: Grade C    

Information Security Analyst: $68,500 – $78,500/ Senior Information Security Analyst: $90,000 – 106,000  (both commensurate with education, experience, and training). Benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and retirement. 

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: May 1, 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Information Security Analyst: Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 4 years of progression in information technology.  A minimum of 2 years of work directly related to IT security will be considered in lieu of the 4 years of progression in information technology. Prior IT experience in higher education, specifically the Nevada System of Higher Education is preferred.   

Senior Information Security Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field from a regionally accredited institution with 8 years of progression in information technology with a minimum of 5 years of work directly related to information security. Direct experience in the design, evaluation, implementation, configuration, administration, management and maintenance of information technology security systems, services, and appliances and tools are desired. Prior IT experience in higher education, specifically the Nevada System of Higher Education is preferred.  Supervisory skills desired.

The Senior Information Security Analyst will have an in-depth knowledge of vulnerability scanners such as Tenable/Nessus, Security and Information Event Management (SIEM) Systems such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and threat intelligence products such as Anomali.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It is recommended that applicants for this position address each of the following items in the resume or cover letter:

• Knowledge or basic understanding of:
  • Information security infrastructure methodologies, technologies, and tools.
  • Various operating systems, network connectivity and protocols, “cloud” services and architecture.
  • General web and application knowledge.
  • Trends and developments in information security, as well as current and pending threats.  
  • Information security frameworks, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and federal and state information security and data privacy laws.
  • Basic government regulations and industry standards developed to protect and secure data and information of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Assist in maintaining an effective threat and vulnerability mitigation program.
  • Network infrastructure and security concepts.

• Must have working experience in:
  • Analyzing, trending, and reporting upon data being presented from the various security platforms.
  • Evaluating new threats to determine the potential impact and level of risk to the Nevada System of Higher Education.  
  • Collaborating with internal staff, institutional partners, and contracted vendors.  
  • Working within established policies and procedures.  

• Skills:
  • Written and verbal communication skills to be able to write and deliver reports, recommendations, and proposals to a variety of audiences.
  • Strong analytical skills to be able to synthesize complex and diverse information and present it in an easy-to-understand format.
  • Good problem-solving skills for the identification and resolution of problems as well as finding alternative solutions. 
  • Organizational skills that demonstrate time management and effectiveness.
  • Ability to balance workload priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

• Routinely collect, review, and analyze information and reports from various sources such as Splunk, Nessus/Tenable, Anomali, M365 Defender, etc.
• Write reports and publications that will benefit all NSHE institutions while fostering good communications with other NSHE institutions.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments of NSHE systems and networks and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Represent the Information Security Department as a project resource for internal and NSHE-wide projects. Projects may also include work with external entities such as external auditors, law enforcement, and the State Office of Cyber Defense Coordination.
• Assist with the investigation of reported incidents.  

In addition to the above, the Senior Information Security Analyst will:

• Work with staff, to deliver on-going metrics to identify key successes and problem areas related to vulnerability and threat management.
• Identify features, solutions, products, and services to expand NSHE’s current security infrastructure and capabilities.
• Develop and provide recommendations to extend the security infrastructure to NSHE institutions, in a “shared services” model.

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process.  Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.  Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.  Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials.  References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant.  The review of materials will begin immediately.  Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm.  For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-3401 or solson@nshe.nevada.edu.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions.  Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.  Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled.  The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by March 17, 2024.

Job Description

Learn more about the Information Security Data Privacy Officer position and apply through workday.com

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Information Security Data Privacy Officer. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chief Information Security Officer.  The position will be physically located in either Reno or Las Vegas.  

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges and a research institute.  The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees. 

This position will be responsible for ensuring the security of information systems and the privacy of its users for the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). This position will collaborate with various NSHE teams to identify, develop, and implement security strategies as well as policies and procedures to assure data privacy and compliance meet audit requirements. The final candidate will conduct risk assessments and verify that policies and practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations.   

SALARY/GRADE: Grade D (starting salary range is approximately between $100,000 – $135,000; commensurate with education, experience, and training). Benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and retirement. 

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: May 1, 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have earned a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Information Technology or related field with three (3) years of relatable experience with audits and privacy compliance is required. The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of Data Privacy, Audit, and Compliance.

Knowledge of and experience in higher education, specifically the Nevada System of Higher Education is preferred, but not required.  

The Data Privacy Officer must have an in-depth knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations such as GLBA, GDPR, PCI DSS and is familiar with the NIST CSF. Knowledge of vulnerability scanners such as Tenable/Nessus, Security, and Information Event Management (SIEM) Systems such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and threat intelligence products such as Anomali will be highly beneficial for this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It is recommended that applicants for this position address each of the following items in the resume or cover letter:

• Maintaining an effective threat and vulnerability mitigation program
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
• Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
• General Data Protection Regulation
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
• Information security infrastructure methodologies, technologies, and tools.
• Trends and developments in information security, as well as current and pending threats.  
• Information security frameworks, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and federal and state information security and data privacy laws.
• Working knowledge of government regulations and industry standards developed to protect and secure data and information of students, faculty, and staff.
• Personal Identifiable Information and how it applies to the NSHE mission.
• Advanced working experience in legal, audit, compliance, or risk management role.
• Must have working experience in:
  • Analyzing, trending, and reporting upon data being presented from the various security platforms.
  • Conducting and responding to audits in various fields and working with internal and external auditors
  • Researching, compiling, and interpreting data in order to categorize and assign risk scores.
  • Evaluating privacy threats to determine the potential impact and level of risk to the Nevada System of Higher Education.  
  • Collaborating with internal staff, institutional partners, and contracted vendors.
  • Working within established policies and procedures.  
• Written and verbal communication skills to be able to write and deliver reports, recommendations, and proposals to a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to be able to synthesize complex and diverse information and present it in an easy-to-understand format.
• Good problem-solving skills for the identification and resolution of problems, as well as finding alternative solutions. 
• Organizational skills that demonstrate time management and effectiveness.
• Ability to balance workload priorities, work effectively under pressure, and manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work and perform with minimal supervision.
• Ability to review information and detect anomalies that could be detrimental to NSHE.
• Ability to read information and determine its applicability to NSHE.
• Ability to analyze current trends, and proactively look for solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

• Routinely collect, review, and analyze information and reports from various sources such as Splunk, Nessus/Tenable, Anomali, M365 Defender, etc.
• Research data repositories to categorize and classify data to suggest benchmarks, guidelines, and procedures to secure and protect the data.
• Write reports and publications that will benefit the NSHE, while fostering good communications with all institutions.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments of NSHE systems and networks and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Represent the Information Security Department as a project resource for internal and NSHE-wide projects. Projects may also include work with external entities such as external auditors, law enforcement, and the State Office of Cyber Defense Coordination.
• Assist with the investigation of reported incidents and privacy violations.  
• This position will be responsible for System Computing Services/System Administration’s data handling, and provides support and guidance to all NSHE institutions.
• Provide expert advice and educate NSHE and its employees on important compliance requirements.
• Draft internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with NSHE institutions and key stakeholders.

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process.  Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.  Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.  Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials.  References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant.  The review of materials will begin immediately.  Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm.  For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-3401 or solson@nshe.nevada.edu.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions.  Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.  Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled.  The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by April 30, 2024.