IT Network Administrator

The Network Administrator is responsible for troubleshooting, monitoring, and designing all elements of the district''s computer and infrastructure network. The network Administrator collaborates and coordinates with the Student Information System Manager, K-12 Technology Integration Facilitator, Director of Technology, K-12 Curriculum Facilitator, District Business Manager, building administrators, and other district staff.

Qualifications: Experience and advanced understanding in Endpoint protection, firewalls VLAN, Active directory, Google Apps, Internet connections, licensing, patch management, VOIP phone systems, LAN & WAN related communication, routers, switches, and wireless wireless systems.

Responsibilities include: Configures, administers, and maintains the district's network, including all network hardware, software, wireless systems, VOIP telephone system, and Internet connections for all buildings

Performs basic server administration tasks, including updates, servicing, monitoring, and troubleshooting

Assesses network security and performance on an ongoing basis and adapts as needed

Develops and implements a plan to mitigate the educational impact of network equipment failures

Investigate, troubleshoot, resolve, and document problems and their resolutions

Maintains confidentiality in regards to data stored, processed, or accessed on the network

Communicates with vendors to troubleshoot and complete new work orders

Provide Director of Technology with timely updates on issues regarding network availability

Assist the Director in the design, implementation, and support of the district's networking infrastructure, including firewalls, spam filters, web content filters, VLAN''s and other technologies.

Provide end-user support and basic network support training to technology staff.

Maintain an inventory of networking equipment, document network topology, and change log for networked systems

Provide hands on support for a wide and varied range of end users and systems, including desktop, network, and software support

Supervise the work of co-op students who assist the department as Chromebook repair staff

Provide instruction, support, and direction to technology employees to further their education, and enhance their abilities to support the missions of the IT Department

Assist end users to become self-sufficient through both formal and informal training sessions

Assist in the design and maintenance of system directories, including Active Directory, Google Apps, telephony directory, and others

Administer the various licenses and keys used by the multiple specialized programs used within the district

Develop strategies and plans to ensure rapid system deployment and recovery through system imaging and other technologies

Support the operations of other important district systems, including the Intranet sites, business office systems, food services systems, and other functional area systems

Assist in the protection of data and systems through the deployment and monitoring of endpoint protection software and technologies

Monitor the redundant Internet connections for availability and performance

Manage the patch management process across a varied desktop and server environment

Assist in the deployment and support of various virtual system technologies

Designs, implements, and maintains network infrastructure components, such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, wireless systems, communication devices, cabling, etc.

Maintains network equipment and network management systems at correct software levels

Troubleshoots LAN and WAN related communication and configuration problems.

Monitors, manages, and reports network performance and resource utilization; projects future utilization and recommends capacity and upgrade approaches. Analyzes network traffic to resolve and prevent problems.

Advising staff/director on cyber security issues/threats

Collaborate with town agencies (ex. fire, police, town hall) regarding common technological resources and/or issues facing the town «

Attends professional development opportunities with local educational technology leaders to remain informed on latest technology, trends, issues, and policies

Maintains District VOIP phone system, Including updating Auto-Attendant tree, renaming phone profiles/extensions, resetting voicemail passwords, and troubleshooting any physical/technical issues with end user phones

Attends training on cyber security topics and deployed software to monitor and alert technology staff to potential threats

Monitors G Suite and filters spam/malicious emails sent to staff and students

Advises network needs to Technology Director and coordinates upgrades and e-rate planning to improve network performance

Term of Employment: Full time - July 1 thru June 30 7.5 hours per day (with a paid 30 minute lunch)