Network Administrator (On Site)

Questeq Inc; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Questeq Inc. is seeking an on-site Network Administrator to join the Hopewell Area School District, focusing on planning, implementing and maintaining the district's technology infrastructure, data center systems, and enterprise network connectivity.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, virtualization, AD administration, and collaboration with the Network Operations Center to ensure reliable services across SIS, Gradebook, Email, LMS, and other systems.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience designing and supporting local and wide area networks.
• Experience with server virtualization and data center management.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with school district IT environments is a plus.
• Pass background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides network infrastructure support for a school district environment with multiple locations.
• Maintains server hardware and operating systems; monitors availability and performance.
• Configures redundancy and failover for virtualization and storage.
• Manages Active Directory domains, users, and groups across the district.
• Collaborates with the NOC to maintain core/networking components.
• Resolves 3rd tier infrastructure issues and coordinates with vendors as needed.

Skills

Network design

Server administration

Active Directory

Azure EMS

IP routing

Wireless networking

Endpoint deployment

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in technology related field

Tools

Microsoft SCCM

SharePoint

Microsoft Azure

EMS

Windows Server

Job description

Who we are:We are Questeq and we stand for quality. Our technology teams possess the tools to make a real impact. Working with schools is our niche, making positive cultural changes towards digital transformation is our mission. We bridge the gap between technology and curriculum, which drives innovation in the classroom. Imagine what a school can accomplish where every student has the latest technology and is provided the means for total utilization. That is Questeq.What you will be doing:The Network Administrator (On-Site) will join the talented team at the Hopewell Area School District. You will be responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining the school's technology infrastructure with emphasis on supporting data center systems and enterprise network connectivity.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides network infrastructure support for a school district environment comprised of multiple locations.Establishes and maintains all server equipment and associated operating systems, including all physical and virtual iterations of such equipment.Ensures server availability is maintained at proper service levels through proactive monitoring, measurement, planning, and change management.Establishes redundancy methods and failover procedures for the virtualized environment.Establishes and conducts backup procedures for all server instances and core data repositories/databases.Administers all active directory and domain level contexts for computers, groups, and users.Configures and supports the hardware and operating platforms that underlay the following services: Student Information System (SIS), Gradebook, Parent Portal, Learning Management System, Library Operations, Financial Operations, Email & Collaboration, Instructional Application Databases, Online Assessment Services, etc.Collaborates with the Questeq Network Operations Center to maintain hardware and software for the districts core and edge networking components (switches, routers, firewalls, fiber wan links, broadband Internet, wireless access points, wireless controllers, cable plant, storage area network appliances, networked security appliances, etc.)Installs, configures, monitors, and maintains network protocols, and addressing.Maintains Internet connectivity and provisions access to publicly accessible services.Maintains local connectivity and sustains functional access to hosted client-server applications and other privately accessible services.Responsible for troubleshooting all 3rd Tier escalation of infrastructure support issues and coordinating with the Questeq Network Operations Center or 4th Tier vendors for any compulsory assistance.Responsible for daily management of assigned help desk ticket queues with adherence to established thresholds for response.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTSA minimum of three years of successful experience with the design, specification, installation and support of local and wide area computer networks.Excellent prioritization and project management skillsMicrosoft Active Directory & Group Policy experienceMicrosoft SCCM experience preferredMicrosoft Cloud Technologies including Azure and EMS are desirableExperience with IP routing and bandwidth managementWireless network experienceMicrosoft Windows 7 and above experienceEndpoint deployment experienceSharepoint Experience highly desirableGood written and verbal communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsProven technical expertise in desktop, network, server and peripheral device maintenance, installation and managementProven technical experience in Hardware and Software rolloutsWillingness to learn and take directionEDUCATION/TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONSBachelors or Associates degree in technology related field (Highly desirable) or equivalent experienceIndustry certifications (CNE/MCSE/Network+/ITIL 3.0) highly desirableMust be able to pass Child Abuse History, Criminal, and Fingerprinting ClearancesThis is a full time position offering medical, dental, vision and a 401K with company match