Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3. 30 Hours of post-secondary coursework, preferably in technology or a related field.
• 4. Professional certification may be used in lieu of a bachelor's degree at the sole discretion of the Head of Technology.
• Windows Server Enterprise Administrator (MCITP), and etc.).
• 5. 1 Year of experience working with Microsoft Networks across Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs).
• 6. Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems; current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, systems performance-monitoring tools, active directory.
• 7. Knowledge of Unix system administration.
• 8. Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
• 9. Professional work experience understanding and working with various operating systems.
• 10. Ability to work with several departments to facilitate the completion of a project plan.

• Experience with various types of hardware and software, in an educational environment.
• Experience working with training adults preferred.

Responsible for administration of the district's servers (including all virtual machines), operating systems, educational software, and cloud-based software solutions that runs on said servers), computer systems (including Chromebooks), and various other electronic teacher aids (i.e., smartboards, document cameras, etc.).

• Promotes an environment/climate conducive to productive performance.
• Plans for and manages the resources for which he/she is responsible, including personnel, finances, facilities, programs, and time.
• Works with IT Systems Manager, Systems Engineer, and Security Engineer to build, maintain, and backs up servers, and various other mission critical systems.
• Updates, removes, and creates Identification badges for district staff.
• Updates, removes, and creates security access for the district staff.
• Communicates accurately and effectively to all staff.
• Provides for the installation, setup, management, repair and support of the district's data, phone, and video networks (this includes security).
• Provides training for the district's data, phone, and video networks (this includes security).
• Provides for the installation, setup, repair and support of personal computers and software.
• Creates, Maintains, and Administers the district's syslog server.
• Instructs personnel as needed in the use of hardware and software for various electronic equipment.
• Maintains and develops Carlsbad Municipal School District network storage and backups for disaster recovery purposes.
• Manages and Maintains Carlsbad Municipal School District iPads, and JAMF (Apple Management) Software.
• Facilitates repairs of district owned equipment.
• Assist district staff with quotes for technology purchases.
• Provides preventative maintenance of servers and district wide software.
• Assists with district-wide technology maintenance/support renewals (Software, online subscriptions, etc.).
• Helps prepare the Districts Technology Plan.
• Assists with the AS400 operations and its network connections.
• Travels to various server sites to provide maintenance as needed.
• Provides training for various curriculum and management programs as needed.
• Provides support for the investigation of improper use of the district computers, networks, E-mail, and Internet Services.
• Must be willing to be on call 24/7 365 as needed.
• All other functions as determined by the Head of Technology, the IT Systems Manager, or the Superintendent.

Postings current as of 2/26/2026 7:32:38 AM CST.