Network Administrator Job Kilgore area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

Position Type:
Technology and Creative Development/ Network Administrator
Date Posted: 9/25/2026
Location:

Education Service Center Region 13 - 200

Reports To: IT Infrastructure and Services Coordinator

Salary: This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position at 232 days, with a salary in the range of $82,572.00 to $.

Job Summary /Primary

Purpose:

Work independently with minimal supervision to support wide area networks (WAN), local area networks (LAN), and cybersecurity services for ESC Region 13 and constituent school systems. This position combines traditional network administration responsibilities with cybersecurity functions, including monitoring, incident response, system hardening, and providing cybersecurity guidance and training to school system personnel.

Required Qualifications (years of experience, education, certifications):

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Associate degree in a technical field and 3 years of experience in networking and cybersecurity
Technical school completion and 3 years of experience in networking and cybersecurity
Significant experience in networking and cybersecurity may be considered in place of formal education

In addition:

Candidates without current CompTIA certification(s) must obtain Security+ or equivalent within a reasonable time following employment (typically within six months).
Ongoing professional development is expected, including pursuit of advanced or additional certifications relevant to network administration, cybersecurity, and/or cloud infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications (years of experience, education, certifications):

Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA (Security+, Network+), CISSP (a plus), CEH (preferred),or related credentials
Experience with pf Sense, Palo Alto Networks (firewall policy, VPN, and security profile management), Microsoft 365 Security Center, and Google Workspace Admin/Security Tools
Experience with Aruba/HP Greenlake, Cisco Meraki, and Ubiquiti Unifi platforms
Familiarity with the Texas Cybersecurity Framework (preferred but not required) ; an in- depth understanding of cybersecurity standards such as NIST or ISO 27001 is strongly preferred

Knowledge/

Skills:

Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, Vl.ANs, routing, switching, and VPN technologies
Proficiency in firewall and content filter configuration and management (pf Sense, Palo Alto preferred)
Experience with l.AN/WAN design, monitoring, and troubleshooting for multi- site environments
Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems, DDoS mitigation, and incident response
Experience supporting server administration functions for constituent school systems, including virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper- V, patching, imaging, and system lifecycle management.
Knowledge of M365 and Google Workspace security and identity management controls
Ability to conduct cybersecurity training sessions and technical workshops for school system IT staff
Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a regional team environment

Major Responsibilities:

Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public

Network Administration Responsibilities

Provide network support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients by phone and on- site service
Monitor WAN and l.AN network status for ESC Region 1 3 and constituent school systems, including benchmark performance for connectivity to multiple upstream providers
Manage network routers, firewalls, switches, and content filters
Configure and monitor wireless networks for on-site and remote clients
Manage equipment configurations, installations, and upgrades for WAN and l.AN environments
Conduct server installations, patch management, and virtual infrastructure support
Provide server administration and virtualization support for constituent school systems, including deployment, maintenance, and optimization of VMware, Hyper- V, and similar platforms
Participate in network planning, design, and capacity management for ESC Region 13 and supported school systems
Create and maintain network and configuration documentation for team use

Cybersecurity and Training Responsibilities

Administer and monitor firewalls (Palo Alto, pf Sense) and VP N connections for security and availability
Implement and maintain intrusion detection/prevention…