Senior Network & Systems Engineer

Senior Network & Systems Engineer

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• Job : 5888810
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

JOB TITLE: Senior Network & Systems Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Technology

REPORTS TO: Technology Coordinator

APPROVED BY: BCBOE

DATE: 6/12/26

The Senior Network & Systems Administrator serves as a primary technical authority for the District’s technology infrastructure. This role is responsible for the architecting, implementation, security, and high-level tier-3 maintenance of Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), wireless networks, virtualized servers, cloud environments, and endpoint systems. The ideal candidate brings extensive technical experience to ensure system reliability, enterprise-grade security, and seamless support for instructional and administrative operations across all District sites.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, paired with a minimum of 5 to 7+ years of progressive hands‑on experience in network engineering and systems administration. Equivalent combinations of advanced certifications and extensive field experience will be considered.
• Certifications (Preferred/Recommended): Industry-recognized credentials such as Ci CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator, or VMware VCP.
• Background Check: Clear criminal background check free of felony convictions and capable of passing a physical examination as prescribed by the Board.
• Character: Strong ethical standard, high integrity, and proven dependability in a public education environment.

Network & Infrastructure Engineering

• Advanced administration of enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN architectures, subnets, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and firewalls.
• Expertise with managed switches, routers, access points, and network security appliances.
• In-depth knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Active Directory, and Group Policy Management.

Systems & Cloud Administration

• Enterprise administration of Windows Server OS, Linux environments, virtualization platforms (Hyper‑V/VMware), and cloud ecosystems (Microsoft 365, Azure, or Google Workspace).
• Experience managing centralized endpoint management systems (MDM), automated software deployment, and patch management.
• Solid background in network backup routines, disaster recovery planning, and system redundancy.

Security, Compliance & Automation

• Implementation of cybersecurity best practices, network access control (NAC), content filtering, and threat detection.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Power Shell, Bash) to streamline administrative workflows.
• Familiarity with data privacy, backup verification, and emergency recovery operations.

• System Architecture: Design, configure, and optimize local and wide-area infrastructure to support high-density user environments.
• Tier-3 Technical Escalation: Diagnose and resolve complex network outages, hardware failures, and systemic software issues that exceed lower-tier support capacity.
• Strategic Planning: Plan and organize large-scale infrastructure projects, technology rollouts, and hardware refresh cycles while adhering to established timelines.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical staff and non-technical district stakeholders.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift and move heavy rack‑mounted equipment (up to 50 lbs), navigate wiring closets, and perform installations safely.

Network & Systems Management

• Architect, configure, monitor, and maintain the District’s core network infrastructure, servers, storage systems, and internet connectivity to ensure high availability.
• Manage and optimize Active Directory, domain controllers, cloud tenant services, email environments, and identity/access management systems.
• Conduct proactive monitoring of network bandwidth,…