Computer Network Manager

Lowell Public School District; Lowell (MA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lowell Public School District in Lowell, MA is seeking a Computer Network Manager / Systems Administrator & Cybersecurity Specialist to lead enterprise network design, security, and incident response across multiple sites. You’ll manage threat prevention, identity services, and robust access controls in a high-compliance K-12 environment.

The role covers patch management, data privacy, and disaster recovery, reporting to the Director of Technology.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5–8 years of progressive enterprise network and cybersecurity experience.
• Deep technical proficiency with AD/GPO, identity synchronization, and directory security hardening.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ desirable.

Mansioni

• Manage high-availability core firewall and VPN infrastructure.
• Directory Services & Active Directory support and security hardening.
• Cybersecurity & risk management planning, incident response, and threat prevention.
• Collaborate with data teams for secure data integration and data protection.
• Patch management and OS lifecycle maintenance across servers and core infra.
• Ensure compliance with CIPA, FERPA, COPPA, and state privacy laws.
• Establish secure remote management protocols and RBAC.
• Disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning with SIEM monitoring.

Conoscenze

Active Directory

GPO design

Azure AD/Entra ID

EDR

SIEM

Firewall & VPN

Network routing

MFA

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

5–8 years enterprise network and cybersecurity experience

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP

Strumenti

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco technologies

Azure AD Connect

Descrizione del lavoro

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Computer Network Manager (may also be referred to as the Systems Administrator & Cybersecurity Specialist)

District: Lowell Public Schools
Reports To: Director of Têchnology
Department: lnformation Technology & Educational Technology

Position Summary
The Systems Administrator & Cybersecurity Specialist is a vital enterprise-level role
responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining the district's core network infrastructure,
directory services, and cybersecurity posture. This position ensures the confidentiality, integrity,
and availability of all district data, voice, and video networks across multiple school and
administrative sites. Operating in a high-compliance K-12 environment, the Network Manager &
Cybersecurity Specialist leads threat prevention, incident response, network architecture
planning, enterprise identity suppott, and proactive security hardening to protect sensitive
student and staff information.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Administrator

• Manage high-availability core firewall and VPN tunnels.

2. Directory Services & Active Directory Support

• Provide advanced support, maintenance, and security hardening for Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and associated identity synchronization services (such as Azure AD/Entra lD).
• Collaborate closely with the Manager of ITCS-who handles day-to-day administration-to maintain organizational unit (OU) structures, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), schema updates, and robust authentication pipelines.
• Ensure directory-level security controls, role-based access controls (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are rigorously enforced across all user and administrative accounts.

3. Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and continuously update the district's comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and incident response plan.
• Deploy and manage endpoint detection and response (EDR), intrusion detection/prevention systems (lDS/lPS), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and enterprise sparn/phishing filters.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and risk assessments to identify and remediate security gaps across servers, network hardware, directory services, and cloud environments.
• Lead incident triage and forensic investigation in the event of a security breach or suspicious activity.

4. Cross-Departmental Data Collaboration & Directory Services

• Collaborate closely with the district data department to ensure secure data pipelines, proper integration handling for student information systems (SlS), and robust data protection during transport and storage.
• Manage and maintain enterprise email distribution lists and mailgroups, ensuring accurate role-based access, security group memberships, and compliance with communication policies.

5. Systems Patch Management & OS Lifecycle

• Ensure all operating systems (servers and core infrastructure) are kept up to date, establishing and executing regular, automated patching schedules to minÍmize attack surfaces.
• Monitor, test, and deploy critical security patches and firmware updates for servers, firewalls, network switches, and core infrastructure with minimal disruption to instructional time.

6. Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all network, directory, and data architectures strictly comply with federal, state, and local mandates, including CIPA (Children's lnternet Protection Act), FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), COPPA, and state student data privacy laws.
• Collaborate with the Director of Technology to vet third-party software and cloud vendors from a technical security and data encryption standpoint before Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) are executed.
• Oversee web-filtering infrastructure to ensure safe, filtered internet access for students and staff in accordance with legal requirements.

7. lnfrastructure Security & Collaboration with ITCS

• Establish secure remote-management protocols and role-based access controls (RBAC)
• for technical staff.
• Architect, test, and maintain enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including immutable local and off-site/cloud backup solutions.
• Monitor network and server uptime, performance metrics, and log files using advanced SIEM (Security lnformation and Event Management) tools.

8. Disaster Recovery, Backup, & System Resiliency

• Architect, test, and maintain enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including immutable local and off-site/cloud backup solutions.
• Monitor network and server uptime, performance metrics, and log files using advanced SIEM (Security lnformation and Event Management) tools.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, lnformation Assurance, Cybersecurity, lnformation Technology, or a related field (equivalent professional experience will be strongly considered).
• Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, cybersecurity administration, and directory services management, with a preferred background in K-12 public education or municipal government environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep technical proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory, GPO design, identity synchronization, and directory security hardening.
  • Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLAN segmentation, enterprise wireless architecture, and next-generation firewalls (e.9., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco).
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, vulnerability management scanners, patch management fra meworks, and identity/access management (IAM/MFA)
  • Deep understanding of secure data integration, email administration, and packet analysis.
• Certifications: lndustry-recognized certifications-such as CISSP, CISM, CompTlA Security+, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent-are highly desirable.
• Gore Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to manage high-pressure security incidents calmly and systematically, and excellent technical documentation and communication abilities.

Computer Network Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970194
Application Deadline: Nov 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Contact Information

• Gregory Limperis , Directory of Technology
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]