Network Administrator

EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Network Administrator to oversee telecommunications systems, including voice, data and video, under the direction of the Supervisor of Information Systems. The role plans, designs, installs and maintains network systems, and will manage LAN and WAN performance and security.

You will diagnose and repair problems and participate in IT projects with staff. Strong collaboration, organizational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a four-year

Qualifications

• Knowledge of server and network OSs including GNU/Linux, Windows, AIX, and macOS Server.
• Experience with DNS and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with VMware and various network hardware (Nortel/Cisco).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees telecommunications systems including voice, data, and video.
• Evaluates and recommends vendor products.
• Supports technical staff in day-to-day functions.
• Recommends and implements policies and standards.
• Plans, design, installs and maintains network systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs problems, including after hours.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science

Tools

VMware

Cisco switches

Nortel routers

Nortel Passport 8600

Nortel Baystack

Active Directory

DNS

Microsoft SQL Server

GNU/Linux

Windows Server

AIX

Mac OS X Server

Job description

TITLE: Network Administrator

SALARY: $108,925 per year (Per Contract)

JOB# 258

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understand of the following technical systems:


• Server and Network operating systems including GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, Client and Server, IBM AIX, Macintosh OS X Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, DNS, and other systems maintained by the IT department.


• Network Hardware/Software including: VMware, Avaya switches, Cisco switches, Nortel routers, Nortel Passport 8600 series routing switches and Nortel Baystack switches.


• NEC PBXs, Amcom 911.2. Excellent written and verbal skills.


• Good organizational and project management skills.


• Critical thinking skills and ability to evaluate and prioritize critical systems and workflow processes.


• Ability to work well within a team environment to provide top notch support to staff at the East Hartford Public Schools.


• Four-year degree in computer sciences or related fields.

Reports To

Chief information Officer

Job Goal

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Information Systems, the Network Administrator oversees telecommunications systems including voice, data and video communication. He/she manages the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of network systems, and will manage LAN and WAN performance as well as LAN and WAN security. Installs, maintains, monitors and troubleshoots all operations of the network structure. Evaluates vendor products, such as server hardware, server software and network hardware and recommends purchases to the Supervisor of Information Systems. Recommends and implements policies and standards that will ensure the reliability and security of the network as well as document the current network. Diagnoses and repairs problems as they arise. Attends meetings and provides feedback, support and coordination for projects involving IT related services.

Performance Responsibilities

• Oversees the telecommunications systems including voice, data, and video communication.


• Evaluates and recommends vendor products.


• Supports technical staff in day-to-day functions.


• Recommends and implements policies and standards.


• Plans, design, installs and maintains network systems.


• Diagnoses and repairs problems as they arise, including problems arising after regular business hours.


• Assumes such other functions as may be determined or assigned by the Supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Twelve months; salaried position. Represented by Local 818.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on non-certified staff, per Local 818.