Network Administrator

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Network Administrator to oversee district IT networks and security, including Microsoft 365, AD, DNS, and firewall protection. The role emphasizes compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA, plus ongoing cybersecurity initiatives.

Reporting to the IT Director, the administrator will work with admins, technicians, and vendors to maintain and secure district networks and services while ensuring reliable operations for staff and students.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a technology environment.
• Licenses and/or certifications in CISSP, ITIL, CISM, CEH, IAM, SSL, CCNP, PMP.
• Programming automations with PowerShell to help manage network systems and user accounts.
• Experience with IT Operations, Network Administration and Security.

Responsibilities

• This position reports to the Director of Information Technology and collaborates with Network Administrators, Service Delivery Manager, IT Technicians, and external vendors.
• Maintain understanding of network security protocols and data flow to uphold FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance.
• Manage and support networks including Microsoft 365, Intune, AD, DNS, DHCP, routers, switches, wireless systems, and IP phone.
• Monitor network device status and assist other admins with daily management and troubleshooting.
• Maintain documentation and develop district-wide cybersecurity tools and phishing simulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Intune

Active Directory

PowerShell

DNS/DHCP

Firewall/VPN

Job description

Davenport Community Schools Administrative Service Center (Central Office) - Davenport, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Network Administrator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919211

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

MinimumSalary:$30.36(DependantonEducationandExperience)

Duties&Responsibilities:

(Essential FunctionsofPosition,MajorResponsibilities,SummaryofKeyDuties,Special Assignments,Relationships)

• ThispositionreportstotheDirector(InformationTechnology),andworkswithotherteammembersincludingNetwork Administrators, Service Delivery Manager, IT Technicians, as well as external vendors and/or service providers
• Responsiblefordeepunderstandingofnetworksecurityprotocols,configurationsanddataflownecessarytoensure confidentiality of staff and student information to uphold FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance
• Manage/supportnetworksystemsincluding,butnotlimitedto:Microsoft365,Microsoftpolicies,MicrosoftIntune,network user accounts, SPAM filter, firewall, web content filter, file server user access, DHCP, DNS, routers, switches, wireless systems, Bomgar remote access, IP phone system
• Manageandmaintainvirtual andphysical servers
• Supportmultipledomains(Google Administration,ActiveDirectory,M365)
• Monitornetworkdevicestatus
• AssistotherAdminswithdailymanagementandtroubleshooting
• Maintaindocumentation
• Demonstratedtroubleshooting,follow-through,andcritical thinkingskills.
• WorkwithNetworkteamtopromotedigitalsecurityofDCSDensuringthatcybersecurityawarenessismaintained district-wide
• WorkwithNetworkteamtodevelopPhishingCampaignsincludingcadenceforphishingsimulations
• Helpestablishadistrict-wideprocesstoevaluatecybersecuritytools&vendors,maintainacatalogofapprovedand preferred tools, and assist tool rationalization where feasible
• EnsureNetworkInfrastructureandSecuritytoolset(hardwareandsoftware)complywithlifecyclereplacements schedules
• Ensurecompliancewithlicensingagreementsbymaintaininganaccurateandup-to-datetrackingofhardwareand software inventory
• Ensuresolidbackupstrategiesareinplaceincludingannual testing
• Creationandmaintenanceofnetworkdiagrams
• Performsotherdutiesasassigned

PhysicalRequirementsofPosition:

(Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredto-

• Sit,stand,speak,hear,see,andwalktocarryoutroutineduties.
• Mustbeabletooccasionallylift,move,orpushitemsof50lbs.suchasassistingchildrenormoving/rearrangingfurniture.
• Meetmultipledemandsfromseveralpeopleandinteractwiththepublicandotherstaff.

WorkEnvironment:

(Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noiselevelisquiettoloud.
• Workmaybeindoorsand/oroutdoors.
• Workmaybeinnon-air-conditionedrooms.
• Substance-freeenvironment.
• Fast-pacedatmospherewithconstantcontactwithstudents,staff,orthepublic.

SpecialQualificationDesired:

(PersonalQualities,Education,SkillsNeeded,Experience,Etc. )

• SuccessfulCandidatemustpossessstronginterpersonalskillswithaprovenrecordofbuildingrapportwithculturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
• DependabletransportationisaMUST
• Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationskills
• Proficientintechnologyskillsnecessarytocompletejobduties
• 5years'experienceinatechnologyenvironment
• Licensesand/orcertificationsinanyofthefollowingaplus(CISSP,ITIL,CISM,CEH,IAM,SSL,CCNP,PMP)
• ProgrammingautomationswithPowerShelltohelpmanagenetworksystemsanduseraccounts
• ExperiencewithITOperations,NetworkAdministrationandSecurity
• ExperiencewithcoreinfrastructurecomponentssuchasTCP/IP,VPN,Firewall/Proxy/IDS,Web,Endpoint,IoT, Messaging, Data and Application Security
• KnowledgeofRouter/Switch/LAN/Wireless,includingOSImodel
• Demonstrateeffectivetroubleshootingandcriticalthinkingskills
• Abletocommunicateeffectivelyandhasoutstandinginterpersonalskills
• Detail-orientedwiththeabilitytomanagemultipleissuesatonetimewithexceptionalfollowthrough
• Abilitytoanalyzeandprioritize
• Abilitytolearnnewequipment,tools,technologyandsoftwarequickly
• Goodattendanceandreliability
• Teamplayer
• Proficientinmultitasking

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Network Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]