Systems Administrator

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Job Description

Location:
Graf

Position:
Systems Administrator

Reports to:
Chief Technology Officer

Status:
Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance and are subject to change based on the district's needs.

• Understanding of implementation of key networking principles; DHCP, DNS, NAC, VPN, firewall, security, routing protocols, subnets, VLANs, WANs, wireless LANs, dual ISP, multicast, unicast, POE, VOIP, and Radius Server
• Experience with Aruba networking equipment and troubleshooting the district wireless system
• Understanding of Active Directory, Filewave, or other MDM tools, and Google Apps for Education
• Experience with server technologies, vSphere, Windows Server, and Linux
• Monitors and tests the district's disaster recovery/business continuity system
• Manages the district's cybersecurity systems, including, but not limited to, MDR, XDR, EDR, and email security
• Establish and maintain a documented vulnerability management process for enterprise assets
• Establish and maintain a risk-based remediation strategy documented in a remediation process, with monthly or more frequent reviews
• Perform operating system and application updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly or more frequent basis
• Manages the district's account provisioning process
• Ability to set priorities and work well under pressure with attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction
• Planning and implementation of new technologies
• Support and management of processes and systems for the 1-1 iPad program, as well as other staff-related Apple Laptops, Apple Desktops, and Windows computers
• Assist in the design and implementation of the Upper Arlington City Schools' Technology Plan
• Coordinates and provides as-needed, active hands-on support and develops systems of efficiency
• Assumes a major responsibility for district-wide technology planning/evaluation
• Assists with the planning and implementation of modern technologies into offices and support personnel areas, such as but not limited to, central office, transportation, secretarial, and food service
• Assists with future planning for district-wide technology
• Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Chief Technology Officer or designee

• Reviews and distributes relevant technology-related literature and stays abreast of current technology trends in network and systems administration
• Communicates regularly with the Chief Technology Officer or designee
• Provides direct technical training and assistance to all staff as needed

• Professional-level networking certification from a major vendor, such as CCNP, VCP6-NV, etc., is preferred
• Advanced coursework, certification (CETL), and/or demonstrated experience in administrative technology and network architecture
• Extensive knowledge of Apple-based products within a managed environment
• Must be well organized, have good oral and written communication skills, and have a commitment to customer service
• Experience in a K12 school district setting preferred
• 5-7 years' experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Appropriate dress and standard of good grooming in accordance with the position held and the employee handbook requirements
• Employee conformity with all applicable established rules.
• Implements practices that assure the safety of students, employees, or the general public. These practices may reflect specific directives or simple forethought for potentially hazardous conditions, and the use of good judgment in maintaining a safe workplace
• Demonstrates good public contact through personal or telephone conversation, correspondence, and day-to-day interactions with the public
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work station/area

• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and positively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective active listening skills
• Organizational, time management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to operate general office equipment, e.g., copier, fax
• Computer productivity skills, including spreadsheets and databases
• Multitasking skills
• Ability to utilize appropriate computer software and programs
• Ability to prioritize and complete job assignments
• Ability to communicate with all types of people
• Understand and perform duties within the scope of authority
• Such alternatives to the above require knowledge, skills, and abilities as the supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Copy machine
• Calculator
• Computer/mobile device/printer
• Fax machine
• Telephone/cellular phone
• Other office equipment as needed

• Exposure to loud noises
• Travel within…