District Network Engineer & Security Lead

Focus School Software LLC; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Volusia County Schools in DeLand, FL is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to lead the design, maintenance, and security of district-wide network infrastructure, ensuring reliability for staff and students.

The role requires 3–5 years in information systems within education, Cisco/Microsoft certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or MCSE, and hands-on experience with routers, VPNs, firewalls, and security. Excellent supervisory skills and mentoring ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a technical field or equivalent education/experience.
• 3–5 years of information systems management in an educational setting.
• Hands-on with routers, firewalls, VPNs and network security.
• Must possess Florida driver’s license and ability to obtain licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain district-wide network security and access methods.
• Provide security audits and technical support for staff and students.
• Develop user guides and training for end users.
• Coordinate network maintenance and project schedules.
• Lead and mentor Network Engineers/Technicians.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Team leadership

Teamwork

Mentoring junior engineers

Troubleshooting

Network troubleshooting

Networking protocols

LAN/WAN knowledge

OSI reference model knowledge

Ability to estimate impact on traffic

Education

Bachelor degree in a technical field

Tools

CMNO

CCNA

MCSE

CCNP

Job description

Volusia County Schools in DeLand, FL is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to lead the design, maintenance, and security of district-wide network infrastructure, ensuring reliability for staff and students.

The role requires 3–5 years in information systems within education, Cisco/Microsoft certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or MCSE, and hands-on experience with routers, VPNs, firewalls, and security. Excellent supervisory skills and mentoring ability are essential.