Network Administrator; Engineer

• Position Type:
  Technology/ Network Specialist
• Date Posted: 5/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Ferris Administration Building
• Closing Date: 07/31/2026

Network Administrator (Engineer)

Exemption Status/Test:
Exempt/Computer Employee

Reports to:

Director of Technology

Date Revised: 05/21/2026

Dept./School:
Information Technology

The Network Engineer works with key district stakeholders to plan, design, and implement network solutions that support the educational and administrative missions of the school district. This position is responsible for the lifecycle management—including planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and tier‑3 support—of the district's wired network, enterprise wireless, IP‑based physical security systems, Unified Communications (VoIP) phone systems, and the secure framework governing student data systems, identity access management, and automated account provisioning.

• Education/Certification
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent enterprise network experience is preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional (CCNA/CCNP);
  Extreme Networks certifications (ECS/ECWP);
  CompTIA Network+ or Security+
• Special Knowledge/Skills
• Proven experience managing Cisco enterprise routing/switching and Extreme Networks infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience handling account provisioning, Identity Management (IAM), SSO deployments, and directory services integration.
• Experience provisioning network infrastructure to support IP camera networks, VoIP phone environments, and enterprise‑level database access (such as Student Information Systems).
• Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration and support (preferred).
• 5 years of hands‑on experience configuring, implementing, and maintaining LAN/WAN/WLAN architectures in an enterprise or K‑12 environment (preferred).

• Manage and automate the provisioning, modification, and de‑provisioning of staff and student accounts across the district's network, email platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), and active directory environments (AD/Azure AD).
• Oversee and troubleshoot automated account provisioning utilities and rostering tools (e.g., Clever, Class Link, One Roster) synced with the Student Information System to ensure student digital access is available on day one.
• Maintain Single Sign‑On (SSO) integrations, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) protocols, and Role‑Based Access Controls (RBAC) to enforce the principle of least privilege across all district platforms.

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise Cisco routers, core switches, and edge infrastructure. Manage Layer 2/Layer 3 configurations with an emphasis on dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLANs, 802.1q trunking, RSTP, and BPDU guard.
• Deploy and manage Extreme Networks switching environments and automated campus fabric technologies to ensure high availability and simplified network segmentation.
• Manage district‑wide wireless networks (Cisco Catalyst or Extreme Cloud IQ), including wireless LAN controllers, access points, RF channel planning, and secure 802.1X authentication for student and staff devices.

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot the district's enterprise VoIP phone system (e.g., Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Mitel, or cloud‑hosted platforms).
• Ensure seamless integration of the phone system with school intercoms, public address (PA) systems, and E911 emergency location broadcasting utilities to maintain campus safety compliance.

• Optimize network pathways, database connectivity, and load balancing for the district's Student Information System (SIS) (e.g., Skyward, Power School, Infinite Campus) to ensure fast, reliable access for teachers, registrars, and parents.
• Implement strict Access Control Lists (ACLs), firewalls, and network segmentation to protect sensitive student data, state testing platforms, and grading databases in…