K-12 Network Architect: WiFi & Security Design

Talbot County Public Schools; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot County Public Schools seeks a Network Administrator to design, build, and maintain networks across 8 sites with a focus on high-density WiFi, zero-trust security, and micro-segmentation. The role includes routing, firewall configuration, and edge/building-level controls to meet cybersecurity standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of networking experience (1–2 years WiFi design/admin), certifications such as Net+/CCNA/JNCIA, and relevant degrees or training.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in computer tech, information systems or related field.
• One or more industry certifications (Net+, CCNA and/or JNCIA or equivalent).
• WiFi certification preferred (ECSE-D, CWNA).
• Experience in a school district or related environment preferred.
• 3-5 years networking experience, 1-2 years WiFi design/admin.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and maintain high-density WiFi designs for district sites.
• Perform routing, firewall, and switching network design and capacity planning.
• Research network products, services, protocols, and standards for procurement and development.
• Provide second-level technical support to IT staff and users on network operations.
• Analyze issues for root causes and implement fixes for config or hardware.
• Install, configure, and maintain switches, firewalls, and WiFi APs.
• Communicate clearly, work off-hours as needed, and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

WiFi design

Routing

Firewall configuration

Zero trust

Network design

Edge switching

Python

Ansible

Infrastructure-as-Code

Multi-site deployment

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in computer tech / information systems

Tools

Cisco switches

Juniper Mist

Ruckus WiFi

SonicWall firewall

Palo Alto firewall

Fortinet firewall

ECSE-D/CWNA wifi certs

Job description

Talbot County Public Schools seeks a Network Administrator to design, build, and maintain networks across 8 sites with a focus on high-density WiFi, zero-trust security, and micro-segmentation. The role includes routing, firewall configuration, and edge/building-level controls to meet cybersecurity standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of networking experience (1–2 years WiFi design/admin), certifications such as Net+/CCNA/JNCIA, and relevant degrees or training.