Senior Systems Engineer

EDU Passport LLC; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EDU Passport LLC is seeking an IT Systems Administrator for Paterson Public Schools. The role supports the Technology Team, maintaining and securing the district's server environment, VMware, Google Workspace, and Active Directory. Strong planning and problem-solving in a school IT context are essential.

The position requires at least 8 years in IT administration, with preference for school infrastructure experience, plus the ability to work across teams and respond to audits and security needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience accepted in lieu of 4-year degree.
• Minimum 8 years as an IT system administrator, network administrator, or similar role (school infrastructure experience preferred).
• Supports core Technology Team with day-to-day technology systems and networking responsibilities and projects.
• Interacts with help desk and other teams to troubleshoot and identify root causes and provide technical support.

Responsibilities

• Installs, manages, and maintains the district's physical and virtual servers environment.
• Manages school information systems including oversight, maintenance, backups, security, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Oversees security measures for networks, systems, and data; manages Apple devices and mobile management.
• Manages VMware server infrastructure, Active Directory, and Google accounts.
• Assists with disaster recovery planning and the creation of IT policies and procedures.

Skills

English communication

IT infrastructure planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware

Google Workspace for Education Plus

Active Directory

Mobile device management

Apple device services

Job description

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Job Location

USA

Job Description

Job Description Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a 4-year degree. Minimum 8 years as an IT system administrator, network administrator, or similar role (school infrastructure experience is preferred). Assists the core Technology Team with day-to-day technology systems and networking responsibilities and projects. Monitors data center health using preexisting management tools and responds to infrastructure hardware issues as they arise. Installs, manages, and maintains the districts physical and virtual servers environment.

Manages the schools information and data, including oversight, support, maintenance, backup, security, upgrades, updates, and troubleshooting of the various information Systems. Evaluate and recommend upgrades, modifications, or changes to information systems and specialized applications. Interacts with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting and identifies root causes, and provide technical support when needed. Performs routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups.

Assists in planning, implementing, upgrading, or monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks, systems, and information. Oversee all Apple device services including mobile device management. Manage VMWare server infrastructure. Manage user accounts in various systems, including Active Directory and Google. Manage and maintain technology-related disaster recovery processes. Assist with planning and implement directory-related services and integrations.

Works with the Director of Business Applications to establish and facilitate best practices for day-to-day server management. Assists in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Provides input for updating and creating departmental policies and procedures including Disaster Recovery Plans. Assists in conducting technical compliance assessments of information systems in accordance with established standards. Setup and manage special infrastructure services for events as needed periodically.

Google Workspace for Education Plus Administrator. Oversee projects related to system infrastructure and deployments. Perform complex troubleshooting and repairs. Be available when necessary 7 days a week 24 hours a day. Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the technology systems being supported. Disseminate technology related information throughout the district via news bulletins, electronic mail, electronic bulletin boards, presentations at state, district and building level meetings, etc.

Monitor daily systems performance and execute corrective measures. Assist other technical staff in resolving hardware, software, and network connection problems. Participate in the planning and implementation of district and statewide technology workshops and projects. Help in the evaluation and purchase of software and hardware. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.

Protect the confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines. Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, construction codes, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and procedures, and contractual obligations. Perform any additional duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Superintendent or designee, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

Create, maintain, follow and improve audit procedures and protocols. Assist in the creating and implementation of district Information Technology Policies. Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable Pending budget availability All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Aff...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $100,000$105,000 Per Year