NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

TITLE: Network Administrator APPROVED 01/27/25

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate degree in computer technology and/or equivalent work experience. Bachelors degree, preferred.

2. Ten (10) years experience in voice and data network management.

3. Working knowledge of voice over IP, VLan and wireless techniques.

4. Working knowledge of virtual servers and Windows server OS.

5. Experience in pulling and terminating copper and fiber cabling.

6. Must possess good organizational and communication skills.

7. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

8. Must be self-motivated, completing tasks with minimal supervision.

9. Must be able to balance multiple projects and work cooperatively with others.

10. Five (5) years management experience, preferred.

11. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Director of Information Technology or their designee

JOB GOAL: Planning, managing, and maintaining an organization's computer networks to ensure they operate efficiently, securely, and reliably.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide the necessary research and development required to maintain an infrastructure capable of addressing the changing needs of the district.
2. Maintain the efficient operability of all network and Internet services.
3. Develop, design, and supervise the installation of all voice and data networks and equipment.
4. Develop, design, and maintain necessary measures that will ensure the security of all district LANs and WANs.
5. Develop, design, and maintain complete building coverage of the district’s WIFI needs.
6. Maintain and document all voice and data networks and equipment.
7. Maintain and document VPN access.
8. Assist in maintaining the district’s firewall configuration and policies
9. Oversee district servers, both physical and virtual.
10. Assist in the management of Office 365 mail server and mail filtering software.
11. Assist in the planning and implementation of all cyber security aspects.
12. Consult with all instructional, management, or administrative users to solve voice and data problems.
13. Assist in the long-range planning of technical implementations in cooperation with the Superintendent, their designee, and other department supervisors.
14. Evaluate existing procedures and recommend improvements.
15. Resolve technical issues that affect administrative, and management functions related to the network.
16. Utilize proper procedures and process for ordering repair parts and supplies as well as time and material records.
17. Keep current on existing and changing technologies through participation in conferences and training.
18. Provide help desk support as needed.
19. Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
20. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
2. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
3. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds requires assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SENSORY ABILITY:

1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Auditory acuity to be able to use the telephone.
3. Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Indoor and outdoor environments.

TEMPERAMENT:

1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be courteous.
3. Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
4. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
2. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
4. Ability to read, write, and do computations.
5. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
8. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
9. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary in accordance with the Unified Agreement.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Unified Personnel.