Network Administrator - San Antonio (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

6d•$63,400 - $73,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Administrator implements, manages, and maintains the district’s IT network infrastructure, helping keep it secure, reliable, and optimized for the instructional and operational needs of a large educational environment. The role monitors network performance, troubleshoots connectivity issues, and implements solutions to maintain high availability and data integrity. It also collaborates with district IT teams on upgrades, network security, and technology initiatives that support teaching, learning, and administrative efficiency. This is a full-time position based in San Antonio. Preference is given to candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate. The role involves multiple on-site visits to campuses within the designated region, depending on issue severity. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of Cisco switch and router technologies.
Proficiency configuring and managing network devices such as routers, switches, and access points.
Familiarity with network protocols and services such as TCP/IP, SNMP, DNS, and DHCP.
Knowledge of network security best practices and tools.
Understanding of network monitoring and management tools.
Ability to work under varying degrees of pressure.
Ability to work flexible hours and support night or weekend work as needed.
Experience gathering internal and client-facing documentation and diagrams.
CompTIA Network+ certification.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in the networking field.
Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate installation of campus network equipment and develop and implement network hardware to meet beginning-of-year deliverables across 148 campuses.
Document and enforce network system standards; configure monitoring and alerts for campus network equipment.
Support regional IP address allocation and campus systems, and ensure staff members have proper network access.
Monitor network performance, traffic, bandwidth utilization, and usage trends; back up campus network configurations and identify resource needs.
Troubleshoot connectivity, hardware, software, and network outages, restoring services quickly and minimizing downtime.
Implement network security measures, maintain compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and apply security policies in partnership with Information Security.
Regularly update and patch network hardware to address security vulnerabilities.
Provide technical support to users with network-related issues and communicate with end users to support customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with IST teams, including Tech Ops and Service Desk or Help Desk.
Monitor and optimize Data Center core infrastructure to maintain reliable network connectivity across regions and departments.
Collaborate with database, software, and compliance teams to enforce secure access protocols for sensitive student records.
Perform network redundancy checks and scheduled maintenance to prevent unplanned downtime and disruptions to data access.
Update network topology maps and hardware and software asset inventories; maintain documentation of configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
Plan campus network expansion and scalability, update and upgrade network firmware and software, and perform backups and system audits.