Network Administrator

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

About The Position

To support the ESC and its member local education agencies (LEAs) by supporting the management of telecommunications activities, local network infrastructure and FIBER 11.

Requirements

Degree of specialized training in telecommunications preferred
Skills and understanding of teleconferencing, distance learning, and computer applications for management and communications purposes.
Team oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff and LEA personnel.
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Three years experience in working with networking and telecommunications equipment.
Experience in managing telecommunications services including DNS, routers, IP networks, etc.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region, to improve the ESC’s internal operations, and to meet the established goals and objectives of the ESC.
Responsive as the first point of contact for all stakeholders in the education community.
Developing, maintaining, and expanding the internet and distance learning connections between LEAs and the ESC.
Managing email services, internet filtering, troubleshooting network issues, managing IP addressing, overseeing software licensing, and ensuring connectivity to other networks.
Assist in coordinating telecommunications services with other ESC programs, including computer, business, networking, instructional services, and communications.
Assist with site surveys, installations, and programming of hardware and telecommunications software.
Assist with network design modifications, installations, removals, and update network documentation.
Assist in managing, promoting, and expanding FIBER 11 and ESC services over the network.
Perform other duties as assigned.