TCPS Network Adminstrator ($82,693.18+)

Young World Physical Education; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot County Public Schools is seeking a TCPS Network Administrator for a 12-month role in Easton, Maryland. You will design, build, and maintain the district's networks across eight sites, including high-density WiFi, switching, and firewall configurations, using zero-trust, segmentation, and mainstream cybersecurity standards.

The position requires 5–7 years of networking, 2+ years WiFi design, CCNA/Net+ or equivalent, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer technology, information systems or related field, or equivalent certifications/experience.
• Experience in a school district or educational environment preferred.
• One or more industry certifications (Net+, CCNA and/or JNCIA).
• 5–7 years of networking experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of WiFi design and administration experience; WiFi certification preferred (ECSE-D, CWNA, etc.).
• Understanding of secure network design, zero trust, and micro segmentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and maintain high-density WiFi designs for district sites.
• Perform routing, firewall, and switching design and capacity planning.
• Research network products, services, protocols, and standards to support procurement and development.
• Provide second-level technical support to IT staff and users.
• Analyze issues for root causes and implement fixes.
• Install, configure, and maintain network switches, firewalls, and WiFi APs.
• Maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Skills

Networking

WiFi design

Zero trust

Micro segmentation

Communication skills

Linux administration

Network security

Python/Ansible

Scripting

Multi-site deployment

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in computer tech/IS

Certifications or training equivalence

Tools

HPE Juniper Mist

Cisco WiFi & Switching

Ruckus WiFi

SonicWall/Fortinet firewalls

Linux Systems

Nutanix/Morpheus HCI

Job description

TCPS Network Administrator ($82,693.18+)

Talbot County Public Schools TCEC - Easton, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5883525

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: TCPS Network Administrator (12-month position)

Reports to: Supervisor of Information Technology

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in computer technical, information systems or related field OR equivalent certifications/training experience will be considered.
• Experience working in a school district or school environment, or related field preferred.
• One or more industry certifications (Net+, CCNA and/or JNCIA or equivalent)
• 5-7 years of networking experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of WiFi design and administration experience. WiFi certification preferred (ECSE-D, CWNA, etc.)
• Understanding of secure network design, zero trust, and micro segmentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Information Technology, the Talbot County Public Schools Network Administrator will maintain, build, and design all networks for each of the district’s 8 sites. This includes high density WiFi designs, switching configurations and both edge and building based firewall configurations. The design is built around zero trust, segmentation and micro segmentation principles to meet mandated Cybersecurity compliance (NIST-CSF, CIS, etc.).

Essential Job Functions:

• Create, validate, and maintain WiFi designs based on user needs and with predictive analysis tools for high density K-12 network sites.
• Perform Routing, Firewall, and Switching network design and capacity planning.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Provide second level technical support to IT staff and users concerning network system operations.
• Analyze issues for root causes, provide relevant fixes of software configuration or hardware repairs.
• Install, configure, and maintain network switches, firewalls, and WiFi access points.
• High-level problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work off-hours as needed/required.Maintain confidentiality with discretion of sensitive information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Interact positively, flexibly and patiently while having to multi-task with co-workers, supervisors, community and vendors to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

Must have experience and/or familiarity with the following:

• Experience as a Systems Network Administrator familiar with Apple devices preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of information infrastructure and process needs and requirements.
• HPe Juniper Mist or Cisco WiFi and switching
• Ruckus WiFi and ICX or Cisco switching
• SonicWall, Palo Alto, Cisco and/or Fortinet firewalls
• Linux Systems Administration
• Nutanix or HPe Morpheus HCI
• Network Security and Segmentation
• Network automation and scripting
• Python, Ansible, or Infrastructure-as-Code experience
• Multi-site network deployment and operational support
• Packet capture and analysis

Terms of Employment :

• 12 month position. Administrative Support Staff Position

PAY SCALE : D3

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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