Network Administrator

Vertex Education•Chandler, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Vertex Education, we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us. This role involves managing and optimizing network infrastructure across multiple school sites, ensuring security and compliance, providing support, and integrating cloud and hybrid solutions to meet evolving educational needs.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of network administration experience, preferably in education or MSP environments.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, OSPF, BGP protocols.
Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Ubiquiti networks.
Proficiency in high-density Wi-Fi (802.11ax, roaming, controller-based Wi-Fi).
Familiarity with firewalls, content filtering, and K-12 cybersecurity best practices.
Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Google Workspace, and Office 365.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE, or Meraki CMNA.
Experience managing 1:1 student device deployments (e.g., Chromebooks, iPads).
Knowledge of E-rate funding and network infrastructure grants.
Understanding of K-12 cybersecurity risks and compliance needs.
Experience with Google Admin Console and Microsoft Intune.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain wired and wireless networks across multiple school sites.
Manage and optimize enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions (e.g., Juniper Mist, Ubiquiti).
Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and content filtering solutions.
Implement bandwidth management and traffic shaping best practices.
Implement and maintain compliance with CIPA and FERPA regulations.
Deploy and manage firewall rules, IDS/IPS systems, and web content filtering.
Support cybersecurity initiatives, including zero-trust and endpoint protection.
Monitor and respond to network security incidents.
Continuously monitor network health using tools like Auvik and Panorama.
Resolve issues such as Wi-Fi disruptions and bandwidth congestion.
Collaborate with helpdesk on escalated network tickets.
Implement proactive measures to minimize classroom network downtime.
Manage cloud-based networking in Azure, AWS, and Google Workspace.
Support VoIP and video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.
Integrate classroom technologies (LMS, student devices, interactive tools).
Align hybrid network solutions with evolving educational needs.
Provide on-site and remote network support to school teams.
Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and recovery plans.
Train school IT personnel on security, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Collaborate with school leadership and IT to align networks with academic goals.