Systems Engineer

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 Administration Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Layer 2 and 3 switching, VLAN segmentation, IP routing, and fiber backhaul between sites

Manage enterprise firewall platforms including policy creation and management, in addition to ongoing security posture maintenance

Administer wireless infrastructure using centrally managed controllers, including deployment of access points, coverage planning, and performance troubleshooting

Maintain and enforce network access control policies

Configure and manage content filtering systems aligned to instructional and security requirements

Server and Systems Administration Administer and maintain district servers, including Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, and related services

Manage district backup and recovery systems, ensuring data integrity and documented recovery procedures

Identity & Endpoint Management Administer Active Directory and Google Workspace, including group policy management, organizational unit structure, and access delegation

Manage endpoint platforms including Windows device imaging and deployment

Support district’s information security posture through proactive monitoring, patching, and endpoint protection

Maintain working knowledge of FERPA and student data privacy agreements as they apply to systems configurations

Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience in a comparable role Minimum of 2-5 years experience administering enterprise or organizational network/systems infrastructure

Experience in K-12 districts or similarly complex multi-site environments is strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking: switching, routing, VLANs, IPAM, and spanning tree

Next-gen firewall features and policy design

Wireless network design and centrally managed controller platforms

Windows Server administration

Google Workspace administration

Endpoint management platforms(SCCM, Intune, etc.)ChromeOS administration

Ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal supervision

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Collaborative approach to problem-solving

Adaptability to dynamic environment where priorities and technologies evolve regularly

This position is based in the District Technology department/office but requires occasional travel between school sites.

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