Education Network Architect — Secure, Scalable School IT

Vertex Education; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Rewards & referral bonuses

Unlimited flexible time-off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with 6% employer match

Job summary

Vertex Education seeks an experienced Network Administrator to deploy and optimize wired and wireless networks across multiple school sites. You will ensure security, monitoring, and compliance with CIPA/FERPA while supporting cloud-based solutions and classroom technology.

The role requires 3+ years in network administration, familiarity with enterprise-grade Wi‑Fi and modern firewall platforms, and strong Windows/Google Workspace administration.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of network administration experience, preferably in education or MSP environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, OSPF, BGP protocols. Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Ubiquiti networks. Proficiency in high-density Wi‑Fi (802.11ax, roaming, controller-based Wi‑Fi). Familiarity with firewalls, content filtering, and K‑12 cybersecurity best practices. Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Google Workspace, and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Network Management & Optimization: Deploy, configure, and maintain wired and wireless networks across multiple school sites. Optimize enterprise-grade Wi‑Fi solutions. Configure VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and content filtering. Implement bandwidth management and traffic shaping.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain compliance with CIPA and FERPA. Deploy firewall rules, IDS/IPS, web filtering. Support zero-trust and endpoint protection. Monitor network security incidents.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor network health using tools like Auvik and Panorama. Resolve Wi‑Fi disruptions and bandwidth congestion. Collaborate with helpdesk on escalated tickets.
• Cloud & Hybrid Network Solutions: Manage cloud-based networking in Azure, AWS, and Google Workspace. Support VoIP and video conferencing. Integrate classroom tech. Align hybrids with educational needs.
• Client Support & Documentation: Provide on-site and remote support. Maintain documentation of configurations and recovery plans. Train school IT personnel on security and troubleshooting.

Skills

Network administration

TCP/IP

Wi‑Fi expertise

Firewall & content filtering

Windows Server / Active Directory / G/

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Ubiquiti

Auvik

Panorama

Google Workspace

Office 365

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

Vertex Education seeks an experienced Network Administrator to deploy and optimize wired and wireless networks across multiple school sites. You will ensure security, monitoring, and compliance with CIPA/FERPA while supporting cloud-based solutions and classroom technology.

The role requires 3+ years in network administration, familiarity with enterprise-grade Wi‑Fi and modern firewall platforms, and strong Windows/Google Workspace administration.