School Network Technician: VMware & Server Specialist

Ascension Parish School Board; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Parish School Board is seeking a Network Technician to support networking and storage operations across schools and administrative sites. You will maintain Windows, Linux, and VMware servers, manage AD, and ensure secure, stable data and voice traffic on the APSB network.

The role requires 2+ years of network support experience, relevant certifications or an Associate’s Degree with emphasis on electronics/CS/telecom, and willingness to work irregular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 18 semester hours in electronics, telecommunications, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• At least two certifications in server, networking, virtualization, or security technologies may substitute education.
• Minimum 2 years of professional network support experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Windows, Linux, and VMware servers at schools and admin sites, including hardware/software install, maintenance, repair and configuration.
• Diagnose networking problems at school sites related to servers, switches, wireless networking, and cabling.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and report issues to Network Administrator.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve total system performance for labs and classrooms.

Skills

Network support

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s Degree with 18 semester hours in electronics/telecommunications/CS/EE

Certifications in server, networking, virtualization, or security

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

VMware vSphere

Firewalls / intrusion prevention systems

Job description

Ascension Parish School Board is seeking a Network Technician to support networking and storage operations across schools and administrative sites. You will maintain Windows, Linux, and VMware servers, manage AD, and ensure secure, stable data and voice traffic on the APSB network.

The role requires 2+ years of network support experience, relevant certifications or an Associate’s Degree with emphasis on electronics/CS/telecom, and willingness to work irregular hours as needed.