Network Technician

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Allentown School District in Allentown, PA is seeking a Technology/Network Specialist/Technician to support district-wide network and telephony systems. The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience, ACSP certification, and CCNA, with hands-on expertise in Cisco and NEC platforms.

You will install, configure, and maintain network cabling, servers, and VOIP devices, oversee VMware and Windows environments, and ensure security and reliability per the district technology plan.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field.
• Apple Certified Support Professional; Apple OS knowledge for LANs with Apple devices.
• Minimum two years of technology field experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Criminal/child abuse clearances as required.
• CCNA certification held.
• Hands-on knowledge of Cisco switches/routers.
• Experience with NEC telephony systems and VOIP.
• Cable installation and testing for copper and fiber optics.
• VMware and Windows server experience; IP telephony operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical resource for installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and telephony equipment.
• Install, configure, and maintain network and telephony equipment and peripherals.
• Perform network and telephony problem determination and resolution.
• Install, configure and maintain network and telephony infrastructure cabling.
• Implement network and telephony equipment security.
• Maintain inventory and drawings of all network, telephony and cabling assets.
• Oversee servers and applications in Windows, Novell OES Linux, and Apple Xserve environments.
• Provide stable, secure server environments per service level agreements.
• Communicate effectively with IT staff and district community.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

ACSP

CCNA

VMware

Windows 10/11

TCP/IP

Windows Server

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NEC IPS 2000

NEC SV8300 PBX

AD64 software

TAP IT

Cisco Catalyst switches

Cisco routers

Fiber optic test equipment

Job description

Position Type:
Technology/Network Specialist/Technician

Date Posted:
9/28/2026

Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA

Associates degree in Computer Science or related field, or comparable experience.

Must be an Apple Certified Support Professional (Apple Certified Support Professional, Apple Certified IT Professional). Apple OS as related to local and wide area networks supporting Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other iOS devices.

Minimum two years-experience in technology field.

Excellent communication skills.

Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certified.

In depth, hand-on knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco Catalyst 3500/3550/3560/3750 series switches and 6500 series routers.

In depth, hand-on knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance for NEC IPS 2000/NEC SV8300 PBX's for analog, digital and VOiP phones, TAP IT and AD64 software configuration and support systems.

Working knowledge of the installation, testing and maintenance of network and telephony cabling including copper (CAT 3, 5, SE) and fiber optic (single mode and multi mode) and related copper and fiber optical test equipment.

In depth, hand-on knowledge of VMWare and Windows 10/11,

TCP/IP, Windows server, Novell OES Linux, and Apple Xserve as related to local and wide area networks, server hardware, and voice over IP telephony operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

To serve as a technical resource for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of School District's network and telephony equipment and the copper/fiber optic cable infrastructure.

Install, configure, and maintain network and telephony equipment and associated peripherals.

Perform network and telephony problem determination and resolution.

Install, configure and maintain network and telephony infrastructure cabling.

Implement network and telephony equipment security.

Maintain an accurate inventory and system drawings of all network, telephony and cabling equipment and components.

Maintain District network and telephony hardware and software standards as set forth in the district’s technology plan.

Oversee the daily operations of the District's Windows, Novell OES Linux, and Apple Xserve servers and applications.

Provide stable, secure, and appropriately scaled server environments consistent with the district’s service level agreements.

Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the members of the Information Technology staff and the district community.

Communicate effectively.

Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

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Network Technician
Starting Salary: $53,742

Qualifications:

1. Associates degree in Computer Science or related field, or comparable experience.
2. Must be an Apple Certified Support Professional (Apple Certified Support Professional, Apple Certified IT Professional). Apple OS as related to local and wide area networks supporting Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other iOS devices.
3. Minimum two years-experience in technology field.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
6. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certified.
7. In depth, hand-on knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco Catalyst 3500/3550/3560/3750 series switches and 6500 series routers.
8. In depth, hand-on knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance for NEC IPS 2000/NEC SV8300 PBX's for analog, digital and VOiP phones, TAP IT and AD64 software configuration and support systems.
9. Working knowledge of the installation, testing and maintenance of network and telephony cabling including copper (CAT 3, 5, SE) and fiber optic (single mode and multi mode) and related copper and fiber optical test equipment.
10. In depth, hand-on knowledge of VMWare and Windows 10/11,
11. TCP/IP, Windows server, Novell OES Linux, and Apple Xserve as related to local and wide area networks, server hardware, and voice over IP telephony operations.
12. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Summary:

To serve as a technical resource for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of School District's network and telephony equipment and the copper/fiber optic cable infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To serve as a technical resource for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of School District's network and telephony equipment and the copper/fiber optic cable infrastructure.
2. Install, configure, and maintain network and telephony equipment and associated peripherals.
3. Perform network and telephony problem determination and resolution.
4. Install, configure and maintain network and telephony infrastructure cabling.
5. Implement network and telephony equipment security.
6. Maintain an accurate inventory and system drawings of all network, telephony and cabling equipment and components.
7. Maintain District network and telephony hardware and software standards as set forth in the district’s technology plan.
8. Oversee the daily operations of the District's Windows, Novell OES Linux, and Apple Xserve servers and applications.
9. Provide stable, secure, and appropriately scaled server environments consistent with the district’s service level agreements.
10. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the members of the Information Technology staff and the district community.
11. Communicate effectively.
12. Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.