Classified Specialist - Systems Engineer - Technology - Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Papillion La Vista Community Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental insurance

Vision and Life Insurance options

Nebraska Public Employee Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Leave and vacation time

Job summary

Papillion La Vista Community Schools is seeking a Classified Specialist with strong Systems Engineer skills to design, administer, and secure a district server environment, including cloud platforms and directory services. You will manage device fleets, SSO, and software deployment across Windows, Apple, and Chrome ecosystems.

The role requires advanced scripting with PowerShell/Python and collaboration with Network and HR teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field or related experience.
• Industry certifications in Microsoft/Windows Server, VMware, Google Workspace, or AWS/Azure preferred.
• Experience in server administration (physical and virtual), identity management, Active Directory, software distribution, and cybersecurity.
• Advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automated system administration; strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• System, server & endpoint management across physical and virtual environments.
• Implement and maintain identity management, AD/Google Workspace, and SSO environments.
• Manage employee and student account lifecycles with Technology, Business, Curriculum, and HR.
• Configure infrastructure for security systems, CCTV, video storage, and access control.
• Package, test, and distribute software across Windows, Apple, and Chrome fleets.
• Lead OS upgrades and patch management schedules for district devices.
• Oversee email, web filtering, spam/malware protection, and server security policies.
• Collaborate with Network Engineer on system upgrades and backups.
• Develop and test backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Assist capacity planning for server storage, VM allocation, and cloud resources.
• Provide general IT support and monitor tickets; pursue continuous improvements.
• Occasional night/weekend work for maintenance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

VMware

Google Workspace

AWS/Azure

Job description

Classified Specialist - Systems Engineer - Technology Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Full Time: 260 days/ 12 Months
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday. Some after hours (night/weekend) work is necessary. This is an in-person, non remote position.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, administration, security, and maintenance of the district’s server environment (physical and virtual), cloud platforms, directory services, identity management, and device management platforms. This position ensures that operating systems, core enterprise applications, single sign-on (SSO), and student/staff software deployment operate reliably and securely. The Systems Engineer works in close collaboration with the Network Engineer to co-lead major infrastructure upgrades, maintain data server backups, and ensure seamless system integration across the district's network backbone.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree and/or related experience in a technical field. Industry certifications in Microsoft/Windows Server, VMware, Google Workspace, or AWS/Azure preferred. Experience: Related experience in server administration (physical and virtual), identity management, active directory, software distribution, and cybersecurity. Other Requirements: Advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automated system administration; excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Systems, Server & Endpoint Management Performs server administration, maintenance, and OS/hardware upgrades across both physical and virtual environments.


• Implements and maintains identity management, Active Directory/Google Workspace directory services, and Single Sign-On (SSO) environments for all district users.


• Manages employee and student account lifecycles in collaboration with Technology, Business, Curriculum, and HR departments.


• Configures and maintains infrastructure supporting physical security systems, CCTV, video storage, cameras, door access, and authentication platforms.


• Packages, tests, and distributes software using district device management and distribution tools across Windows, Apple, and Chrome fleets. Tests, configures, and executes major OS upgrades and patch management schedules for district devices.


• Oversees email services, web filtering, SPAM filtering, malware/virus protection, and server security policies.


• Provides infrastructure support for Security, Enterprise, and Student Applications. Collaboration, Upgrades & Backups (Joint Duties with Network Engineer) Cross-Functional Upgrades: Collaborates with the Network Engineer to coordinate, schedule, and lead system upgrade projects, verifying server and application compatibility with underlying network changes.


• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Develops, implements, tests, and documents comprehensive server data backup plans and disaster recovery operations to safeguard district data against loss or cyber threats.


• Capacity Planning: Collaborates with department leaders to evaluate server storage, virtual machine allocation, and cloud resource utilization.


• General & Operational Support Assigns, routes, and monitors open helpdesk tickets.


• Recommends continuous system improvements to increase resource utilization and maintain clean, reliable environments.


• Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function (occasional night/weekend work required for scheduled maintenance).


• Performs other duties as assigned.

District Benefits

• 100% paid Single Health/Dental or 93% paid for all other plans (PPO or HDHP)


• Vision and Life Insurance option plans


• Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Sick and Personal Leave


• Vacation Time