Systems Engineer

Webster-Groves-School-District; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster Groves School District seeks a Systems Engineer to own and evolve its core infrastructure, including networking, servers, identity management, endpoints, and security tools. You’ll work with autonomy on end-to-end projects from planning to documentation.

As primary technical contributor, you’ll administer Windows Server environments, Google Workspace, and enterprise security tooling, while ensuring FERPA compliance and robust data protection across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years of experience administering enterprise network and systems infrastructure.
• Experience in K-12 districts or multi-site environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure across sites.
• Administer Active Directory and Google Workspace including group policies.
• Manage servers, virtualization, backups, and recovery procedures.
• Oversee endpoint management and security tooling; monitor patching and FERPA compliance.
• Collaborate across teams and document complex systems end-to-end.

Skills

Networking

Server administration

Active Directory

Google Workspace

Endpoint management

Windows OS

Security tooling

FERPA knowledge

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

Tools

SCCM/Intune

Firewall management

VLAN/Layer2-3 design

Windows Server virtualization

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Systems Engineer is the district’s highest-level technical contributor, responsible for the design, configuration, and ongoing integrity of core infrastructure, including networking, servers, identity management, endpoint management, and security tooling. This role functions with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to own complex technical domains from end-to-end, from planning through implementation and documentation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Network AdministrationDesign, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Layer 2 and 3 switching, VLAN segmentation, IP routing, and fiber backhaul between sitesManage enterprise firewall platforms including policy creation and management, in addition to ongoing security posture maintenanceAdminister wireless infrastructure using centrally managed controllers, including deployment of access points, coverage planning, and performance troubleshootingMaintain and enforce network access control policiesConfigure and manage content filtering systems aligned to instructional and security requirementsServer and Systems AdministrationAdminister and maintain district servers, including Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, and related servicesManage district backup and recovery systems, ensuring data integrity and documented recovery proceduresIdentity & Endpoint ManagementAdminister Active Directory and Google Workspace, including group policy management, organizational unit structure, and access delegationManage endpoint platforms including Windows device imaging and deploymentSupport district’s information security posture through proactive monitoring, patching, and endpoint protectionMaintain working knowledge of FERPA and student data privacy agreements as they apply to systems configurationsOther duties may be assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be consideredBachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience in a comparable roleMinimum of 2-5 years experience administering enterprise or organizational network/systems infrastructureExperience in K-12 districts or similarly complex multi-site environments is strongly preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this positionLayer 2 and Layer 3 networking: switching, routing, VLANs, IPAM, and spanning treeNext-gen firewall features and policy designWireless network design and centrally managed controller platformsWindows Server administrationGoogle Workspace administrationEndpoint management platforms(SCCM, Intune, etc.)ChromeOS administrationAbility to manage multiple complex projects with minimal supervisionStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiencesCollaborative approach to problem-solvingAdaptability to dynamic environment where priorities and technologies evolve regularlyThis position is based in the District Technology department/office but requires occasional travel between school sites.WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANTWGSD District Code of Conduct