Network and Systems Administrator

Middletown Public Schools•Middletown, RI

21h

About The Position

The primary goal of this position is to maintain all computers, peripherals, and networks in excellent operating condition to maximize their educational use. This is a twelve-month position with salary and work year to be determined by the School Committee. Performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Technology.

Requirements

Proactive mindset
Strong understanding of Active Directory, AD Policies, Azure, and Help Desk Systems
Audio Visual and Telephone Equipment and Systems
Window Based Applications Including but Not Limited to Office.
GSuite Administrator Console Experience.
GoGuardian Administration.
IBoss content and intrusion systems
Technical Skills in the Area of Technology and Audio Visual
Attention to Detail and Well Organized
Show Initiative, Creativity, and Innovation
Willingness to Learn New Initiatives
Dependable and Flexible
Time Management Skills
Interpersonal Communication Skill.
Ability to Dealing with Conflict
Decision Making & Problem-Solving Abilities
Professional Attitude & Demeanor
Providing Documentation of Configurations

Responsibilities

Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
Responsible for maintenance, installation, and configuration of district technology equipment, including hardware repair and software configuration/re-installation.
Assists Help Desk staff with planning, troubleshooting, repairs, hardware and software problems, peripheral devices including all PC workstations, Chromebooks, printers, scanners, projectors, document cameras, phones, phone systems, and audio-visual equipment.
Responsible for assisting help desk with hardware, software, and small parts inventory.
Assists with the management of the district's wide area network.
Performs backups of all administrative servers and maintains servers.
Assists with planning and administering security on the network.
Monitor network devices daily.
Analyzes performance and problems of the network and produces network management reports.
Helps to maintains & updates network plan.
Works with consultants/architects/planners on network development.
Assists in writing bid specs for equipment, with bid requests and equipment and small parts acquisition.
Works with all staff to resolve hardware and software difficulties as well as service, setup, and upgrade hardware and software as appropriate.
Assists buildings with operating and maintaining equipment and networks.
Assists with testing and installing software, teaching integration specialist for support and training.
Assists and monitors backups, virus checks, and print queue management.
Assists the district in utilizing and managing other technology as needed.
Performs periodic preventive maintenance on equipment.
Administer and manage all district file servers including users (with help desk), applications, backup, rights, printing, Internet protocols and security.
Operates/manages/monitors/documents the district's wide area network.
Performs backups of all file servers and maintains servers.
Assists with archiving of data, planning, and administering for disaster recovery.
Install and maintain network equipment as needed: servers, switches, wireless equipment, etc.
Develop a strong knowledge of education technology trends; be familiar and remain current with changes and developments in technology as related to Middletown Public Schools and our users.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology