Network Specialist

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced experience with enterprise firewalls, VPN technologies, routing and switching, network segmentation, and Zero Trust concepts. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, high availability, and dynamic routing protocols. Experience supporting highly available production environments and using network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Network Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Design, implement, and maintain district-wide LAN and WAN infrastructure, server environments, and service provider circuits.
• Administer enterprise routing, switching, and wireless platforms.
• Configure and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking services, including VLANs, routing protocols, redundancy, and QoS.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot the VoIP phone system.
• Execute, monitor, and validate backup and recovery procedures to support business continuity, disaster recovery, and the protection of educational systems and data.
• Manage, configure, and maintain virtual server infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of resources running on virtualization platforms.

Network Security & Administration

• Implement firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols; conduct audits and risk assessments; and apply updates to protect against cyber threats
• Review and implement firewall rule changes in accordance with change management standards.
• Optimize remote access services for security, performance, reliability, and user experience.

• Assist staff and clients, diagnose network problems, and provide remote or on‑site support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Provide technical advice and consultative assistance to school staff.
• Assist with work requests.

• Maintain detailed records of network configurations, cabling layouts, repairs, and operational procedures to support future troubleshooting and compliance.

• Stay current with emerging network technologies and security threats to maintain optimal network performance and protect organizational data.

• Support district educational goals and communicate effectively with school personnel and community members.
• Capable of explaining technical concepts to non‑technical staff and providing training when necessary.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide excellent support.

• Following district policies, technology procedures, safety requirements, equipment‑handling practices, and applicable laws/regulations.
• Assist with audits and risk assessment

• Regular and punctual attendance, dependable completion of assigned responsibilities, responsiveness to technology needs, ability to prioritize work, and availability to address critical network/system issues as required.

• The role requires attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving technology needs in an educational context.
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to install, inspect, maintain, and repair technology equipment.
• Use ladders or approved equipment and work in areas such as network closets and other confined equipment spaces as necessary.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and position equipment weighing up to 60 pounds
  , with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform work involving computers, cabling, servers, network equipment, and related technology hardware.
• Work in environments that may occasionally be noisy, crowded, dusty, or have limited workspace.
• Maintain sufficient mobility and manual dexterity to install, connect, troubleshoot, and service technology equipment.