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This role is responsible for the architecting, implementation, security, and high-level tier-3 maintenance of Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), wireless networks, virtualized servers, cloud environments, and endpoint systems. The ideal candidate brings extensive technical experience to ensure system reliability, enterprise-grade security, and seamless support for instructional and administrative operations across all District sites.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong>QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS</strong></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Education & Experience:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, paired with a minimum of 5 to 7+ years of progressive hands-on experience in network engineering and systems administration. Equivalent combinations of advanced certifications and extensive field experience will be considered.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Certifications (Preferred/Recommended):</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Industry-recognized credentials such as Ci CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or VMware VCP.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Background Check:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clear criminal background check free of felony convictions and capable of passing a physical examination as prescribed by the Board.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Character:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Strong ethical standard, high integrity, and proven dependability in a public education environment.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong>CRITICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE</strong></h2>\r\n<p><strong>Network & Infrastructure Engineering</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced administration of enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN architectures, subnets, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and firewalls.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expertise with managed switches, routers, access points, and network security appliances.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-depth knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Active Directory, and Group Policy Management.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>Systems & Cloud Administration</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise administration of Windows Server OS, Linux environments, virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware), and cloud ecosystems (Microsoft 365, Azure, or Google Workspace).</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience managing centralized endpoint management systems (MDM), automated software deployment, and patch management.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid background in network backup routines, disaster recovery planning, and system redundancy.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>Security, Compliance & Automation</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation of cybersecurity best practices, network access control (NAC), content filtering, and threat detection.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to streamline administrative workflows.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with data privacy, backup verification, and emergency recovery operations.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & SKILLS</strong></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>System Architecture:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Design, configure, and optimize local and wide-area infrastructure to support high-density user environments.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tier-3 Technical Escalation:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Diagnose and resolve complex network outages, hardware failures, and systemic software issues that exceed lower-tier support capacity.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Strategic Planning:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plan and organize large-scale infrastructure projects, technology rollouts, and hardware refresh cycles while adhering to established timelines.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Communication & Collaboration:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical staff and non-technical district stakeholders.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Physical Capability:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ability to lift and move heavy rack-mounted equipment (up to 50 lbs), navigate wiring closets, and perform installations safely.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></h2>\r\n<p><strong>Network & Systems Management</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architect, configure, monitor, and maintain the District&rsquo;s core network infrastructure, servers, storage systems, and internet connectivity to ensure high availability.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage and optimize Active Directory, domain controllers, cloud tenant services, email environments, and identity/access management systems.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct proactive monitoring of network bandwidth, server loads, and hardware health to preemptively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.</span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p><strong>Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery</strong></p>\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage District firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, content filters, and endpoint protection solutions to secure administrative and student data.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Establish, test, and execute robust backup, restoration, and disaster recovery plans to maintain business and instructional continuity.</span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p><strong>Project Management & Support</strong></p>\r\n<ol start=\"6\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Research, evaluate, and recommend new hardware/software solutions to align technology infrastructure with educational and administrative goals.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Serve as the technical escalation point for complex support tickets; collaborate with external 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