Network Administrator

Working with the Director of Technology, the Network Administrator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Billerica Public Schools network connectivity, infrastructure and systems. This includes but is not limited to the following primary responsibilities: • Manages the acquisition, installation and maintenance of LAN/WAN/WLAN Data, Voip & Video networks. • Monitors all aspects of network usage, performance, equipment and cybersecurity. Coordinates technical team response for the resolution of any network related problems and/or issues. • Evaluates and recommends use of network products and services for the district. Maintains up to date documentation of the network. • Working in collaboration with technical staff and as appropriate, district administrators, helps establish and implement policies and procedures for network usage for the district. • Interfaces as needed with the Town IT department on shared network issues. • Interfaces as needed with any outside service providers to ensure effective and comprehensive network operations. • Repairs and maintain network connection devices as needed, (e.g., wall jacks, cable punch down, switches, cabinets, wireless access points, etc.) to insure secure connectivity. • Responsible for the structure and maintenance of technical infrastructure for the district including all network cabinets, network devices and network/server facilities. • Oversees all aspects of the design, installation and operations of network services that support all facets of the district’s administration and instructional/curricular technology needs (e.g., Email, VoIP, File Shares, IP Cameras, etc.). • Coordinates the technical development of accurate computer images, software deployment strategies, and effective problem resolution for district hardware and/or software related issues. • Creates, supports, and maintains all end user network accounts to the desktop level for all systems/services as needed; this includes all platforms, departments, logon accounts and security access. The Network Administrator will communicate information as needed to all target end users (e.g. distribution of account information, etc.). • Maintains accurate documentation of all servers including: design, licensing, work flows, architecture, setup, user account information, security, usage, etc. • Works closely with the Instructional Technology staff as well as Administrators (where appropriate) to insure that technical services are designed and implemented to effectively support their needs. Desired Skill Set: Self-starter with minimum of 5 years’ experience Excellent communication and teamwork skills Dedication, Willingness to work some alternate work schedules as needed. Ability to setup, reconfigure, and test physical network topologies Ability to diagnose and repair problems as they arise Required Experience with: VMware, SAN, and clustered VMs Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and File Server management TCP/IP Networking and security (including VLANs, IP Addressing) Firewalls, routers and network switches SIP based VoIP systems Windows Server 2012, 2019, and 2022 operating systems Ubuntu Linux Server operating systems Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems Apple OS X, iOS operating systems