IT PROFESSIONAL 4 - INFORMATION SECURITY

IT PROFESSIONAL 4 - INFORMATION SECURITY

Salary

$87,570.72 - $131,711.04 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00396

Department

GOVERNORS TECHNOLOGY OFFICE

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

5/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

42

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

100 N. Stewart Street, Carson City, NV 89701

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

Information Technology (IT) Professionals analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. Incumbents may perform duties in one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and five years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security, two years of which were at the advanced journey level or in a supervisory or project management capacity; OR Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and five years of professional IT experience which may include systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security, relevant to the duties of the position, two years of which were at the journey level in information security; OR two years of relevant experience as an IT Professional III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

This currently non-supervisory position is located in Carson City within the Governors Technology Office, Office of Information Security and Cyber Defense. The incumbent serves as the Information Security Officer (ISO) for the offices supported under the Governors Technology Office, (i.e. Department of Administration and its Divisions), and is responsible for designing, researching, developing, implementing, auditing, testing and reporting on the Department's information security program; coordinating the development of Departmental information security policies, standards and procedures; and for the planning and implementation of information security initiatives at the functional, project or program level. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with members of the technical teams in the Office of the CIO Division, and with non GTO Departments and Divisions as required or directed. Incumbents interact with internal and external management and technical levels to provide guidance and direction regarding interpretations of information security policies, standards, and procedures. Incumbents use and develop solutions, and address applicability of solutions, to security advisories, vulnerabilities, or deficiencies. Incumbents must be capable of navigating conflict and providing sensible direction. Incumbents will be required to understand, interpret, apply, and demonstrate compliance with security controls from multiple industry and Federal regulatory frameworks, including CIS, CJIS, HIPAA, FISMA, FIRPA, MARS-E, IRS, SSA, OCSE and NIST, and facilitate, coordinate, participate in, and report on audit activities involving Governors Technology Office, Department of Administration and and/or its Divisions as either primary or supporting audit subjects. Incumbents are responsible for the development and administration of the security awareness program for all employees and contractors of the Departments, Divisions, and offices within their purview. Incumbents must recurringly report current state, projections, and progress of the information security program to all levels of management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Information Security:

Working knowledge of: current principles, theories, practices and procedures related to information security management; five of the ten information security domains; general-purpose security controls; current information security trends and technologies; strategic planning and project management at the division/work unit level; policy development and implementation; methods and techniques used to safeguard against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure of data to meet security needs; interagency business practices and principles.

Ability to: identify complex information security risks, vulnerabilities and problems; select the best course of mitigation actions for security issues; assess the security and/or vulnerability of information assets to assist in developing a risk assessment of multiple security domains; assess costs and present alternatives for the assigned area of responsibility; analyze data, solve problems and make appropriate decisions within five of the ten domains; design appropriate solutions to complex security problems.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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IT Professional 4 - Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and five years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security, two years of which were at the advanced journey level or in a supervisory or project management capacity.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and five years of professional IT experience which may include systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security, relevant to the duties of the position, two years of which were at the journey level in information security.
• Two years of relevant experience as an IT Professional III in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

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This position requires a secret security clearance. Are you willing to undergo and meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Please list your cyber security experience.

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov