The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy 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.
A successful candidate will possess experience with the following:
- Server automation and scripting
- PowerShell, .Net, or other DevOps experience
- Azure, Microsoft 365, Linux experience
- Systems engineering including the maintenance of computer and storage systems
- Managing the configuration of servers
SALARY AND BENEFITS:- Competitive Salary Range for Systems Engineer II $80,075.32 - $122,097.05 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.
- Clickhere to view the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy *
- * Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
- 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
- Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
- 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)
- Retirement 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!
- ***Clickhere to review all City Employee Benefits
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- 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.
- Note: An 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/LinuxIdentity and Access Management Services
- Windows/Linux Operating Systems Services
- eMail Services
- Compute or Storage Services
- Cloud Services
- Data Protection/Disaster Recovery Services
- Security Services
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Preliminary Telephone Screening (Pass/Fail) - Monday, June 15, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates who meet Minimum Qualifications)
Performance Examination - In-Person Only (Weighted 60%) - Wednesday, June 17, 2026
(Candidates who Pass the Preliminary Telephone Screening)
Oral Board Interview - Virtual Only via Microsoft Teams (Weighted 40%) - Tuesday, June 23, 2026
(Top Scoring Candidates)
Selection Interview - Virtual Only via Microsoft Teams - Wednesday, June 24, 2026
(Top Scoring Candidates)All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the
best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
