Senior Network Administrator

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Senior Network Administrator with the IT Department.

General Summary:

Under general direction from the IT Network & Cybersecurity Manager, the Senior Network Administrator is responsible for the design, administration, security, and ongoing optimization of the Las Vegas Clark County Library District's (District) enterprise network infrastructure. This position provides advanced technical leadership for the District's wired and wireless networks, perimeter and internal security systems, and hybrid identity/network integration with Microsoft Azure and Entra ID. 

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $86,277 to $115,61 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

*We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around July 1, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. 1. Designs, implements, administers, and supports enterprise LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and wireless network infrastructure across the District.
      2. Serves as the primary administrator for Fortinet security platforms, including FortiGate firewalls, security policies, NAT, IPS, web filtering, SSL inspection, VPN configuration, high availability, logging, and firmware lifecycle management.
      3. Monitors, analyzes, and optimizes network and firewall performance to ensure maximum uptime, resilience, and security.
      4. Leads the implementation and maintenance of network security controls, including segmentation, access control lists, secure remote access, intrusion prevention, and zero-trust-aligned network practices.
      5. Administers and supports hybrid identity and access solutions involving Microsoft Entra ID, including secure authentication integration, conditional access dependencies, identity-aware networking, and cloud-connected access control.
      6. Supports and maintains Microsoft Azure network-related resources, such as virtual networks, network security groups, private connectivity, and secure communication between cloud and on-premises systems.
      7. Investigates and resolves complex network, firewall, and connectivity issues using packet analysis, system logs, monitoring platforms, and structured troubleshooting methodologies.
      8. Collaborates with cybersecurity, systems, and support teams to strengthen the District’s overall security posture and ensure secure delivery of technology services.
      9. Participates in vulnerability remediation efforts related to network infrastructure, firewall exposures, access control weaknesses, and configuration hardening.
      10. Develops and maintains standards for secure network architecture, firewall rule management, VPN deployment, and administrative access control.
      11. Performs routine maintenance, upgrades, patching, configuration backups, and disaster recovery readiness for network and security infrastructure.
      12. Maintains comprehensive and accurate documentation of network topology, firewall configurations, IP schema, VPN tunnels, cloud connectivity, and operational procedures.
      13. Evaluates emerging technologies and makes recommendations for improvements to network performance, security, redundancy, and scalability.
      14. Provides advanced technical guidance and mentorship to IT staff and assist with escalation support for network-related incidents.
      15. Participates in after-hours maintenance windows, emergency response, and on-call support as needed to maintain critical infrastructure operations.
      16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• • • Customer Service
    • Public Service Ethics
    • IT Network Administration and Maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education: 

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Preferred: N/A

Experience: 

Required: Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in network administration, network security, or infrastructure engineering.

Preferred: N/A

License or Certification: 

Required: Possess, or have the ability to obtain a valid Nevada Driver's License at the time of hire.

Preferred: Industry certifications such as Fortinet NSE / FCF / FCA, CCNA, 
CCNP, Network+, Security+, AZ-104, AZ-700, SC-300, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements: 

Essential and marginal functions may require standing and walking, frequent light lifting (5 - 10 pounds) and moderate lifting (12 - 20 pounds); occasional heavy lifting or moving (50 - 100 pounds); frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing; the continuous operation of hand or power tools to very exacting tolerances, calling for full coordination of sensory and manipulative ability; and standing or utilizing a keyboard for extended periods of time. This position operates in a professional library and administrative technology environment and may require travel between District locations. The role may also require after-hours, weekend, and on-call availability for maintenance, upgrades, incident response, and emergency troubleshooting.   

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• • • Demonstrated experience administering enterprise firewalls, preferably Fortinet FortiGate solutions in a production environment.
    • Experience with FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiAuthenticator, or other Fortinet ecosystem tools. Microsoft Intune, Conditional Access, MFA, and secure identity/access governance in Microsoft 365 environments.
    • Strong experience with core networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, NAT, wireless networking, and network segmentation. Hands-on experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, log analysis, and performance tuning.
    • Experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments and Microsoft Entra ID integration in hybrid enterprise settings.
    • Ability to identify security risks, propose mitigations, and implement best practices in a methodical and well-documented manner.
    • Ability to collaborate at a high level and customer-service mindset in supporting District operations, including analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, including work within public sector, education, or multi-site enterprise environments.
    • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles related to network infrastructure, secure access, hardening, least privilege, identity integration, and threat mitigation.
    • Familiarity with compliance-driven security controls, audit support, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning. Virtualization, cloud migrations, or hybrid infrastructure modernization initiatives.

*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

*This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Employer-Pay Plan.

• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.

• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).

• Tuition reimbursement.

• For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/