Network Specialist

Southern Westchester BOCES
  • rye brook, NY
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Opening Information Network Specialist

    Job Number

    101

    Application Deadline

    10/15/2026

    Position Start Date

    11/23/2026

    Position TitleNetwork SpecialistRequired Application TypeSchool Related PersonnelSalary/Pay Scale$45,000 - $60,000Job Description

    PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Cables, configures and installs local and/or wide area network (LAN/WAN) hardware and software including computer workstations, e-mail servers, file servers, network operating systems, menu systems, Student Information Systems, Financial Information Systems, Computer-managed Instruction (CMI) systems, Wireless connection devices.
    • Installs and supports approved third-party local area network and ILS (Integrated Learning Systems) providers.
    • Provides on-site coordination and support for sub-contractors (e.g. sub-contractors would handle building-wide wiring for computer installation, while incumbent wires one room only).Troubleshoots local and/or wide area (LAN/WAN) hardware and software conflicts and problems.
    • Responsible for the support and maintenance of network operating systems;
    • Provides requested or required upgrades and patches;
    • Provides requested or required configuration changes to local area networks;
    • Provides networked switching configurations and upgrades to LAN/WAN networks;
    • Maintains and operates required data backup software;
    • Maintains and operates required Anti-Virus software;
    • Maintains workflow in a recorded Helpdesk Database application;
    • Responsible for the support and troubleshooting of LAN and/or WAN connectivity.
    • Researches and evaluates new LAN technologies and attends training sessions as scheduled.
    • May do some training of users in the use of hardware/software in the course of a service call; apprises training staff of further training needs in district.

    Civil Service TitleNetwork SpecialistJob Qualifications

    CIVIL SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS:

    • MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience installing, operating, and maintaining local area networks (LAN) and/or wide area networks (WAN).
    • SUBSTITUTION #1: Satisfactory completion of 30 college credits* towards a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience described above.
    • SUBSTITUTION #2: Current/active certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) for switching and routing or wireless, certification on the current Windows Server Operating System (or version immediately preceding) from a Microsoft authorized training center, or certification on LINUX may be substituted for six (6) months of the required experience.
    • Security related skills and/or background are preferred.
    • Priority given to candidates who are currently on a Civil Service List for this Title.
    • Candidates must have taken or be eligible to take the civil service exam for this title.

    Job CategoryTechnologyJob LocationLHRIC

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    Numbers & Facts

    Locationrye brook, NY

    Skills

    • Anti-Virus Softwareunmatched
    • Backup Softwareunmatched
    • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
    • Cisco Certificationsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Computer Serversunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Computer Workstationsunmatched
    • Database Backupunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Email Serversunmatched
    • File Serverunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Help Desk Softwareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Network Connectivityunmatched
    • Network Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Network Switchingunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
    • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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