Network Administrator

Memspa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to install, configure, maintain, and secure a reliable network infrastructure. The role troubleshoots connectivity and performance issues while supporting switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems, and related technologies.

You will manage network access and user accounts, collaborate on system upgrades, and help modernize hardware and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and two to three years' experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Certifications related to general Network Administration, Microsoft, Cisco, or CompTIA.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and secure reliable network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues across network devices and security systems.
• Manage network access, user accounts, and permissions; enforce robust access policies.
• Lead daily network troubleshooting with engineers, vendors, and contractors; participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

Deadline: September 24, 2026
District/Organization: Oakland Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $71,736- $83,193 hourly or salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $89,589 after employment with Oakland Schools.

IN THIS ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Network Administrator to install, configure, maintain, and secure reliable network infrastructure. This role troubleshoots connectivity and performance issues while supporting servers, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems, and related technologies. The position also manages network access, user accounts, and permissions to ensure secure and efficient operations. Join our team and take the next step in your networking career!

WHAT WE NEED:

As a Network Administrator, you will serve as a vital backbone of our technology infrastructure, keeping our organization seamlessly connected, secure, and running at peak performance. In this dynamic, hands-on role, you will lead daily network troubleshooting across hardware, switches, access points, security cameras, badge access, copiers, phones, and essential infrastructure, while proactively maintaining user accounts and resolving tickets. Working closely with network engineers, district coordinators, vendors, and contractors, you will collaborate on impactful system and application upgrades, provide strategic research for modernizing hardware and security, and enforce robust network access policies to safeguard our systems. If you are an agile problem solver who thrives in team-focused environments, stays engaged through cross-departmental initiatives, and takes pride in providing reliable support—including participating in an on-call rotation this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and protect our evolving network ecosystem.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and two to three years' experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Certifications related to general Network Administration, Microsoft, Cisco, or CompTIA.

SALARY DETAILS:

$71,736- $83,193 hourly or salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up $89,589 after employment with Oakland Schools.