Anticipated Network Systems Administrator

Keystone Central School District; Mill Hall (Clinton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Central School District is seeking a Network Systems Administrator in Clinton County, PA. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and the role focuses on securing networks, managing infrastructure, and supporting district IT needs.

The incumbent will lead cybersecurity initiatives, oversee daily operations, manage backups, and collaborate on budgeting and vendor coordination. This on-site position emphasizes high availability and proactive system management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Secure networks, applications, systems, and resources following industry best practices.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives and incident responses for the District.
• Maintain day-to-day operations and ensure projects stay on schedule and budget.
• Collaborate on budgeting for network/infrastructure services.
• Oversee server and network maintenance, upgrades, and recovery processes.
• Provide admin-level access control and documentation for systems.
• Design, install, configure, document, maintain, and support network infrastructure and servers.
• Support LDAP/Active Directory and directory services; manage backups and disaster recovery.
• Provide after-hours onsite and remote support for mission-critical systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and other districts for system reliability.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tech aptitude

Industry knowledge (voice/data/video)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Keystone Central School District has an anticipated opening for a network systems administrator. Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to use technology to work effectively. Provides district staff with current future information regarding network capabilities and computer systems. Maintains knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art developments in the fields of voice/data/video. The network systems administrator reports to the supervisor of technology. Pay and benefits are according to the Act 93 non‑instructional agreement.

Performance Responsibilities

• Understand, apply and utilize industry‑standard best practices with respect to securing networks, applications, systems, and resources (hacker tools, Pen Testing, forensics).
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives for the District and support incident responses.
• Manage daily activities to keep initiatives on track, on time, and on budget.
• Collaborate on the budget for network and infrastructure services.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance and emergency resolution of all network and infrastructure‑related equipment, servers, and systems.
• Responsible for admin‑level access to secure systems and servers.
• Design, install, configure, document, maintain, support, and troubleshoot infrastructure and server technology including but not limited to:
• Networking equipment (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless Access Points, and any other specialty network devices).
• Present and future server operating systems. i.e. Mac, Windows, Open Source.
• Directory Services, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), and Active Directory.
• Backup and disaster recovery.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting tools, antivirus remediation, security best practices.
• Network printers and copiers.
• Telephone systems
• Perform and/or oversee server operating system and software application installation and upgrades.
• Make recommendations to support present needs and future network initiatives for the organization and stakeholders.
• Provide immediate communications and support of all issues involving security breaches or breakdowns.
• Maintain current systems, applications, security, and network /server configurations and documentation.
• Provide system management and support to maintain high availability and fault tolerance of all networks, applications, systems, and resources.
• Establish and maintain backup and restoration procedures on respective systems and infrastructure.
• Provide professional and effective technical support and guidance, and collaborate with Districts employees, vendors, and other partners.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and understanding of industry technology. Continuously expand upon the current skill set by attending required training sessions.
• Provide training or knowledge sharing as required to ensure system function redundancy exists.
• Maintain parts inventory and other records related to equipment servicing.
• Responsible for after‑hours onsite and remote access support of mission‑critical systems.
• Work with other educational entities and vendor representatives as appropriate.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Live and Work in Clinton County

Keystone Central School District is proud to partner with Clinton County Government on the Live and Work in Clinton County Relocation program. For more information, visit https://www.clintoncountypa.gov/departments/planning-grants-zoning/live-work-clinton-county-relocation-program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Keystone Central School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, disability and/or handicap, pregnancy, or age in its admission, treatment, access, procedures, programs, services, employment practices and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth as required by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the American Disabilities Act, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, Pennsylvania 22 Pa. Code ? 15.4, and School District Policies.

Contact for non‑discrimination matters: Mr. Justin Evey, Director of Human Resources, Administration Office, 86 Administrative Drive, Mill Hall, PA 17751, 570‑893‑4900 ext. 2325, [e-mail]