Frontline Applicant Tracking - Portland Public School District CT

Openings as of 4/4/2025
Technology

IT Network Administrator

JobID: 1485

Position Type:
  Technology/Information Technology Specialist


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  School District


Date Available:
  04/07/2025


Closing Date:
  until filled


  Job Goal: Under the supervision of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology, provide expert-level hardware, software, and networking support to ensure a high-functioning, consistent, cyber-secure online and computer-based infrastructure for Portland Public Schools
Essential Responsibilities - Under the Direction and Supervision of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology and in close collaboration with other IT staff:
• Manage all hardwares, configurations, and related aspects of the district’s network infrastructure.
• Manage and keep current district inventory (including age/end-of-life expectancy) for all district hardware and devices.
• Work with the Director to develop and maintain a hardware and device replenishment cycle within district budget capacity.
• Diagnose and lead the resolution of any issues related to infrastructure, servers, and local and wide area networks.
• Execute server hardware and software installation, configuration, upgrades, backups, and migrations as needed.
• Perform network administration tasks at the district and school levels.
• Monitor district’s cybersecurity across all systems and configurations and at all end-user levels’ provide related training as necessary.
• Develop and implement response plans when cybersecurity threats surface and/or when cybersecurity is breached.
• Manage all network security systems for LAN/WAN, telecommunications, and voice systems.       
• Maintain and modify, as needed, all security for the networks and computer workstations.
• Manage security systems to ensure that all applications are functional and secure; ensure adherence to data privacy laws.
• Develop and maintain relationships with expert-level consultants to assist with any and all needs beyond local capacity and/or expertise.
• Serve as lead technician and/or consultant contact for any issues related to district phone systems, copy machines, and digital signage.
• Provide support for instructional and administrative technology and resolve any interruptive issues that arise for end-users.
• Provide field specific knowledge in the planning, implementation, and functional use of technology.
• Co-manage budget procedures and allocations to obtain quotes and to make strategic, appropriate, and necessary purchases. 
• Attend professional learning sessions to stay current with field-specific trends, emerging technologies, and necessary expertise.
• Provide assistance to the district Data Specialist as needed and/or directed.
• Provide assistance to Level I IT Technicians as needed and/or directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and at the discretion of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology and/or Superintendent of Schools.
Qualifications
• Associates Degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technology field
• Minimum of three years hands-on, troubleshooting experience supporting workstations PCs, laptops, peripherals and application software in a networked environment (preferably in an educational setting)
• Expert-level knowledge of network configurations, hardwares, and all aspects of infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy practices, protocols, threats, safeguards, and legal requirements
• Experience working with local-area networks, PC based applications, recent generations of Windows, Google OS, Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, iOS, Android, and various social media platforms in a school environment.
• Experience with Chromebook Device Management and Google OS.
• Experience working with SMARTBoards, Desktops, Projectors, and other classroom-based instructional hardwares.
• Experience implementing and administering Microsoft Windows 2xxx, Microsoft Server 2xxx, Active directory, Office 2000/XP, anti-virus software and spam blocking software
 
• Experience maintaining Internet connectivity, Cisco Routers and Cisco firewall.
• Working knowledge of network terminology and infrastructure such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, IIS and BGP/EIGRP
• Minimum A+ and MCSE certifications
• Skilled in precise, organized, and accurate device inventory practices
• Can demonstrate ability to take a customer-service oriented approach when working with end-users of lesser expertise
 
• Can collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people to include: district and school personnel, community, and vendors
• Can demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Can demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Can sustain a routine that includes physical activity associated with a technology office environment and that necessitates the movement of moderately-heavy equipment and travel between schools and across the district using own vehicle (mileage reimbursement).
• Can identify skills gaps in own expertise and seek out professional development to strengthen expertise.
• As an essential employee, available to respond to emergencies that happen outside of work hours, including nights, weekends, vacations, etc.
Salary:             $68,000 - $75,000
Work Year:     Twelve months
 




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