Senior Network Analyst

Senior Network Analyst

Salary

$112,881.60 - $137,155.20 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

512526P

Department

Department of Information Technology

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees

The ideal candidate in this position will enjoy designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise technology solutions that support City operations and public services. This position provides advanced technical expertise in the administration of the Citys network infrastructure, security systems, and communications technologies while participating in projects that evaluate, implement, and improve the Citys technology environment.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with departments to identify technology needs, and leading infrastructure projects from planning through implementation. The selected individual will help ensure the Citys technology systems remain secure, reliable, and responsive to the needs of employees and the community.

We currently have one vacancy in the Department of Information Technology in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Upgrade network desktop based systems and correct errors to maintain network and desktop after implementation.

• Install software packages; replace defective or inadequate software packages.

• Configure and manage all network equipment and settings, including switches, routers, wireless WAN equipment, and VoIP equipment.

• Administer all network security, including firewalls and antivirus programs.

• Respond to client inquiries concerning systems operation; diagnose system hardware, software and operator problems.

• Maintain contact with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services

• Instruct users in the proper use of equipment and software.

• Recommend or perform remedial actions to correct problems.

• Coordinate activities with help desk, network services or other information systems groups.

• Provide top level support for all computer and network systems.

• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.*

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

• Each full year of work experience in network operating systems beyond the two year requirement will be substituted for one year of the required education (30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits).

Work Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems at a level comparable to a Network Analyst with the City of Reno.

License:

Valid drivers license

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno by August 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

• City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
• City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
• City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans' preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the Citys Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a persons rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Renos great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

01

Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist us in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined on the job posting.

Things to consider before you proceed:

• Resumes are not reviewed or considered in the evaluation process.
• All of your relevant experience must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
• Unlike a resume which summarizes duties, your application should include detailed descriptions of your job responsibilities, tasks performed, and scope of work.
• Complete information assists us to accurately evaluate your qualifications, training, and experience.
• List multiple positions with a single employer separately within the work experience section.
• Failure to attach copies of required certifications, licenses, and/or proof of education beyond high school may result in disqualification during the minimum qualifications review. Proof of high school diploma does not need to be submitted.
• Information provided in your application may be verified.

By checking below, you confirm your application contains accurate, complete and truthful information. Any evidence of falsification or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from the recruitment process in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

• I confirm

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year (30 semester/45 quarter hours) of college level course work in computer science or information systems.
• One year (30 semester/45 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field.
• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in computer science or information systems.
• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field.
• Three years (90 semester/135 quarter hours) of college level course work in computer science or information systems.
• Three years (90 semester/135 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field.
• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in computer science or information systems.
• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in a closely related field.
• None of the above

05

Only answer this question if your course work is in another field related to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

06

Education Documentation Requirements:

In order for education beyond high school to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and/or credited as part of the assessment process, you must attach supporting documentation to your application.

Important Guidance:

• Transcripts (official or unofficial) are highly recommended and preferred as they provide detailed information about coursework and area of study.
• A diploma may be accepted; however, diplomas alone may not provide sufficient detail to determine if your education is directly related to the minimum qualifications (such as not having a major listed, or being in a non-related field).

Applications submitted without documentation will be evaluated without consideration of education. If minimum qualifications cannot be met through work experience alone, the application may be rejected.

Have you attached transcripts or other verifiable education documentation?

• I have attached transcripts and/or diploma(s)
• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education beyond high school will not be considered and my application may be rejected if minimum qualifications are not met through work experience alone

07

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

• I have less than two years of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems at a level comparable to a Network Analyst with the City of Reno.
• I have two years but less than three years of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems at a level comparable to a Network Analyst with the City of Reno.
• I have three years but less than four years of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems at a level comparable to a Network Analyst with the City of Reno.
• I have four years but less than five years of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems at a level comparable to a Network Analyst with the City of Reno.
• I have five years but less than six years of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems at a level comparable to a Network Analyst with the City of Reno.
• I have six years or more of increasingly responsible experience in network operating systems at a level comparable to a Network Analyst with the City of Reno.

08

This is your opportunity to provide any additional details about duties you performed that may qualify toward the required experience. Only positions listed in the work experience section of your application will be considered.

For each employer where you gained qualifying experience, provide:

• The employer's name
• Your job title(s)
• Clarifying details about your duties/responsibilities you performed that demonstrate how you meet the required minimum qualifications

If the information you provide in the work experience section and response to this question does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the specific experience requirements, you will not move forward in the recruitment process.

09

Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

• Yes
• No

10

Select all of the following enterprise network administration tasks for which you have been primarily responsible.

• Configuring and maintaining routers, switches, or other network infrastructure devices.
• Designing or administering virtual local area networks (VLANs).
• Configuring and supporting wireless network infrastructure.
• Managing network routing, switching, or IP addressing.
• Monitoring network performance and availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Troubleshooting complex network connectivity or performance issues.
• Maintaining network documentation, diagrams, or configuration standards.
• Planning or implementing network hardware or infrastructure upgrades.
• None of the above

11

Select all of the following network security or infrastructure tasks for which you have been primarily responsible.

• Administering firewalls or firewall policies
• Implementing or supporting Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Managing network access control or authentication services
• Supporting disaster recovery or network redundancy solutions
• Administering network monitoring or logging systems
• Performing network security assessments or vulnerability remediation
• Supporting cloud networking or hybrid network environments
• Serving as the technical lead on network infrastructure projects
• None of the above

12

Which best describes your work experience administering and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure?

• I have no experience administering enterprise network infrastructure.
• I have assisted with routine network administration tasks or have independently performed limited network administration duties.
• I have independently administered enterprise network infrastructure, including troubleshooting and maintaining network equipment, for one year or more.
• I have independently administered complex enterprise network environments, including planning and implementing network improvements, for three years or more.
• I have served as the primary technical resource responsible for the design, administration, optimization, and long-term support of enterprise network infrastructure for five years or more.

13

Which best describes your work experience serving as the lead technical resource for network infrastructure projects or major network issues?

• I have no experience serving in this capacity.
• I have assisted senior staff with network infrastructure projects or major technical issues.
• I have independently managed smaller network projects or served as a technical lead on limited portions of larger projects.
• I have regularly served as the lead technical resource for enterprise network projects, major upgrades, or complex troubleshooting efforts.
• I have served as the primary technical lead for multiple complex enterprise network projects, coordinated technical work across teams or vendors, and provided technical guidance or mentoring to other IT staff.

14

Which best describes your work experience diagnosing and resolving complex enterprise network issues?

• I have no experience troubleshooting enterprise network issues.
• I have assisted with diagnosing routine network connectivity problems.
• I have independently diagnosed and resolved basic network hardware, software, or connectivity issues for one year or more.
• I have regularly performed advanced troubleshooting involving multiple network technologies and implemented corrective solutions with minimal supervision for three years or more.
• I have served as the primary technical resource responsible for diagnosing complex enterprise network issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions to improve network reliability and performance for five years or more.

Required Question

Employer City of Reno

Address PO Box 1900

Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone (775) 334-2223

Website https://www.reno.gov/government/jobs-recruitment.php