IT Specialist

The District is adding a new IT Specialist position, effective July 1, 2026. This position will be responsible for infrastructure administration and support, desktop support, and special projects as assigned.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (O365) administration, including user management, licensing, Exchange Online, and mailbox administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Active Directory and Domain Controller management, including user accounts, group policies, permissions, and directory services.
• Hands‑on experience managing virtual environments via hypervisor, including provisioning, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines.
• Knowledge of in‑server deployment, configuration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with virtual infrastructure backup solutions, including backup job configuration, disaster recovery planning, and data restoration.
• Proficiency in network security administration including firewalls, VPN configuration, security policies, and traffic log and packet‑capture troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of current cybersecurity industry best practices, including access controls, patch management, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery procedures, backup validation, and business continuity planning.

• Cloud infrastructure administration and cloud services
• Mobile device management (Intune, Jamf, Air Watch, etc.)
• Power Shell scripting and automation
• Network switch configuration and VLAN management

• Application Period:
  June 22, 2026 - July 13, 2026
• In‑person Oral Boards:
  Week of July 27, 2026
• In‑person Department Interview:
  Week of August 3, 2026

Under general supervision of the Information Technology Manager, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the District's management information system; provides technical desktop support to users; troubleshoots hardware and software problems associated with the District's computers, telecommunication and security systems, and related equipment; installs hardware equipment and software applications; performs network back‑ups; assesses user training needs and trains users in effective use of applications;

makes recommendations regarding hardware and software acquisitions; performs database administration; may provide administrative support in other areas as needed; and performs related work as required.

This is a journey‑level and specialized class in the information technology series that performs a wide variety of technical support duties related to the District’s computer, telecommunications and security systems, and related equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software applications, assuring the security of District personal computers, assisting in the implementation of new software and/or hardware, and the overall maintenance of user accounts.

This position may be assigned to perform administrative and technical duties in the support of other District functions as needed. This class is distinguished from the Senior Information Technology Analyst in that the latter is a professional‑level class, has higher‑level technical and administrative responsibilities, and requires a four‑year college degree.