About this role
2026-27 School Year
244 days/year
8 Hours Per Day
Purpose Statement
The job of Network Administrator was established for the purpose(s) of providing support to the educational program with specific responsibilities for designing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and supporting network operations (e.g. routing, switching, firewall, content filtering, wireless, cabling infrastructure, IP addressing etc.); overseeing the server room operation and environment; providing information, direction and/or recommendations regarding network installations and configurations; resolving network operational issues; and providing technical support to district and site staff.
This job reports to Director of Network Services
Essential Functions
- Administers network infrastructure and services related to district LAN and WAN for the purpose of ensuring reliable availability of services to authorized users.
- Troubleshoots malfunctions of network hardware and/or software applications within the District's local and wide area networks for the purpose of resolving networking issues and restoring services.
- Responds to help tickets as necessary for the purpose of providing technical assistance and support.
- Designs network solutions to meet the requirements of the district's continually increasing quantity of end-user devices and network resources.
- Maintains network for the purpose of ensuring efficient & secure operations.
- Maintains environment of data center and data closet locations following industry best practices, manufacture requirements, and District procedures.
- Serve as a member of team to oversee District domain
- Participates in assigned projects (e.g. migration to new systems, scheduling installations, product research, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services to meet established organization goals and/or objectives.
- Prepares written materials (e.g. procedures, system level documentation, reports, memos, emails, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Researches trends, products, equipment, etc. for the purpose of recommending implementations and/or purchases.
- Recommends and helps maintain procedures, standards, and policies to meet the needs of the organization and its end-users.
- Trains other District staff members (primarily within the technology area) for the purpose of ensuring their ability to use new and/or existing networking resources available to them.
- Maintain knowledge of other systems, procedures, and responsibilities to fulfill secondary role for responsibilities as assigned.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: assist in designing solutions to meet district current and future needs; preparing and maintaining accurate records including developing and maintaining system documentations; researching new and existing products and technologies; create recommendations and proposals; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or communicate accurate information; and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and develop action plans. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: current generation and legacy system management; related system standards, security, design, and configuration; and technologies and tools, benefits and limitations of technology.
ABILITY is required to schedule time and prioritize efficiently; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans and/or recommendations.
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: setting priorities; being attentive to detail; communicating effectively with persons of varied technical background; meeting deadlines and schedules; occasionally working nonstandard hours; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include
working independently and with others under guidelines to achieve unit objectives; maintaining, implementing, troubleshooting, and repairing systems to ensure needs of organization are met. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience: Job related experience within field is preferred. Experience in comparable sized & type of organization desirable.
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science area preferred.
Certificates and Licenses: Industry standard networking, Microsoft Operating System, virtualization, storage, and infrastructure certifications desired (i.e. Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSE, and VMware VCP).