Network Administrator

Talentify; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Network Administrator to oversee telecommunications and network systems within East Hartford facilities. You will plan, design, install, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring security and optimal performance across voice, data, and video services.

The role requires a four-year degree in computer science or related field, strong problem solving, and excellent communication skills. Collaboration with IT staff and vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in computer sciences or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Critical thinking and ability to prioritize IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee telecommunications systems including voice, data, and video.
• Plan, design, install and maintain network systems; manage LAN/WAN performance and security.
• Evaluate vendor products and make recommendations.
• Provide day-to-day support to staff and diagnose network issues.
• Develop and implement network policies and standards.
• Attend meetings and coordinate IT-related projects.

Skills

Server & Network OS

Network hardware

PBX systems

Project management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

VMware

Cisco switches

Nortel equipment

Active Directory

Job description

Position Type: Administration

Date Posted: 10/6/2026

Location: Facilities Building, Tolland Street

Closing Date: Open until filled

TITLE: Network Administrator

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

JOB# 258

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Knowledge and understand of the following technical systems:
  a) 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.
  b) Network Hardware/Software including: VMware, Avaya switches, Cisco switches, Nortel routers, Nortel Passport 8600 series routing switches and Nortel Baystack switches.
  c) NEC PBXs, Amcom 911.2. Excellent written and verbal skills.
• 2. Good organizational and project management skills.
• 3. Critical thinking skills and ability to evaluate and prioritize critical systems and workflow processes.
• 4. Ability to work well within a team environment to provide top notch support to staff at the East Hartford Public Schools.
• 5. 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:

• 1. Oversees the telecommunications systems including voice, data, and video communication.
• 2. Evaluates and recommends vendor products.
• 3. Supports technical staff in day-to-day functions.
• 4. Recommends and implements policies and standards.
• 5. Plans, design, installs and maintains network systems.
• 6. Diagnoses and repairs problems as they arise, including problems arising after regular business hours.
• 7. 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.