Network Systems Administrator

Manchester School District•Manchester, NH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manchester School District is seeking an IT Network Systems Administrator to oversee the administration, maintenance, and performance tuning of physical and virtual server environments. This role involves managing Active Directory, ensuring secure and efficient access, and developing and implementing backup and restoration strategies. The administrator will also be responsible for SAN management, security and compliance, disaster recovery planning, and performance monitoring. Additionally, the position requires creating and maintaining documentation, coordinating with vendors, providing user support and training, performing capacity planning, developing automation scripts, and executing system upgrades. The role also includes incident response and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Information Technology. This is a non-affiliated 228-day salaried position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field; or an Equivalent combination of knowledge, background, education, and experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in network support within a medium- to large-sized organization.
Must possess a valid State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle License.
Proficiency in client/server operating systems and WAN/LAN network environments.
In-depth knowledge of IP Telephony systems.
Experience in applying software updates and security patches across both server and desktop environments.
Expertise in backup and restoration processes for both Server and SAN environments.
Extensive experience in troubleshooting TCP/IP networks and related issues.
Proficiency in managing Windows Server Operating Systems, including services like DHCP, DNS, WINS, and Active Directory.
Experience in administering antivirus solutions across enterprise environments.
Solid understanding of hardware repair, including desktops, laptops, printers, and servers.
Familiarity with other software and systems as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee the administration, maintenance, and performance tuning of physical and virtual server environments to ensure optimal uptime and performance.
Manage and maintain Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, security settings, and domain controllers, to ensure secure and efficient access management across the organization.
Develop, implement, and monitor backup strategies for data and server environments, ensuring timely and successful backups, and manage the restoration process to recover data in the event of failure or data loss.
Administer and maintain Storage Area Networks (SANs), ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and management, while optimizing performance and storage capacity in alignment with organizational needs.
Implement and enforce security policies across the server and network environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational requirements, including regular security patching and vulnerability assessments.
Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery plans for server and SAN environments, ensuring business continuity in the event of major disruptions or failures.
Continuously monitor the performance of servers, Active Directory, and SANs, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or issues to maintain optimal system performance and availability.
Create and maintain detailed documentation of the server and network infrastructure, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to support continuity and knowledge transfer.
Coordinate with vendors for hardware and software procurement, support, and maintenance, ensuring timely updates, patches, and repairs as needed.
Provide technical support and training to IT staff and end-users as needed, ensuring they are proficient in using and managing the systems and tools relevant to their roles.
Perform regular capacity planning for servers, SANs, and other infrastructure components, anticipating future needs and recommending upgrades or enhancements to meet growing demands.
Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in server, Active Directory, and SAN management.
Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and deployments, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
Lead or assist in the response to system incidents or outages, performing root cause analysis, implementing fixes, and documenting lessons learned to prevent future occurrences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Information Technology.