FTE Network Administrator

Openings as of 7/15/2026

Position:
Network Administrator II (1.0 FTE)

Pay Grade: 16;
Starting Wage: $27.29;
Days per Year: 260;
Shift

Hours:

TBD

Closing Date:
Open until Filled;
Posted: 3/17/2026

Under limited supervision, the Network Administrator II serves as a senior technical authority for the district's enterprise network infrastructure. This role provides high‑level support and oversight of a complex LAN/WAN environment spanning 50+ sites and supporting student devices, staff devices, critical systems, and distributed building controls systems across wired and wireless networks. The position is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of the district's switching and routing network infrastructure, including data centers, disaster recovery facilities, and firewall segmentation.

This position collaborates with Network Administrators, Network Technicians, IT leadership, and other staff to ensure secure, reliable, and high‑performance connectivity that supports instructional and administrative operations district wide.

This is a senior‑level position with responsibility for enterprise‑scale network systems, advanced routing, and secure segmentation. The role requires in‑depth technical expertise, leadership in network design and administration, and the ability to manage mission‑critical infrastructure in a distributed environment.

• Extensive experience with enterprise LAN/WAN administration in a multi‑site environment.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols, VLAN and VRF segmentation, and firewall technologies.
• Proficiency with wired and wireless network management in large 1:1 educational or public‑sector environments.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Solar Winds, PRTG) and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise network infrastructure.
• Advanced technical support experience with network hardware, operating systems, and routing/switching technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Alaska Driver's License.

Light work: involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time, frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 10 pounds, and a good deal of walking or standing, or involving sitting most of the time with occasional pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. The candidate must be capable of performing a full range of light work activities.