Network Analyst

Job Title: Network Analyst

Reports to: Technology Director

Dept./School: Information Technology

Primary Purpose

Administer and operate the district's central administrative computer networks.

Develop, maintain, and monitor all district local area networks (LAN) and wide

area networks (WAN). Responsible for installation, testing, maintaining security

of stored information, and oversight of all network hardware, personal computers,

software, and related equipment.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in network administration preferred.
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of LAN and WAN network design and installation
• Ability to design and coordinate the installation of data networks.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot computer network hardware, software, and
  
  

peripherals.

• Ability to determine computer problems and coordinate hardware and/or
  
  

software solutions. Ability to develop systems solutions for operational

problems.

• Ability to learn and support new network components.
• Knowledge of Domain Controllers, DHCP, DNS, virtualization administration,
  
  

and imaging administration and maintenance of these appliances.

• Knowledge of network hardware, including switches, routers, and fiber optics, as
  
  

well as various appliances and software applications including network servers,

printers, and other equipment

• Ability to work with multiple operating systems and network protocols (i.e.,
  
  

WINDOWS, UNIX, MS-DOS, and MAC-OS)

• Ability to analyze and resolve computer network problems
• Plan, test, recommend, and implement network, file server, mainframe, and
  
  

workstation hardware and software.

• Provide network documentation, training, and guidance to a computing system
  
  

clients and programmers.

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• Serve as a technical specialist in network problems and emergencies. Troubleshoot
  
  

and resolve network production problems.

• Work with the Technology Director to conduct technical research on network
  
  

upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and

compatibility with the current system.

• Recommend network solutions for short-, medium-, and long-range network
  
  

projects.

• Install, configure, and maintain network components.
• Determine plan layout for new hardware or modifications to existing layout.
• Install, upgrade, and configure network printing.
• Work closely with Systems Analyst to configure and upgrade directory
  
  

structures, user access, security, software, and file services.

• Work with vendors to resolve complex network problems.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored, or accessed by the network.
• Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to the needs of
  
  

the systems being supported.

Experience

Two years of experience performing network maintenance.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Identify and resolve network hardware and software problems.
• Install and test network hardware, software, and upgrades.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on hardware.
• Implement and maintain all system configurations.
• Coordinate and monitor system utilization; recommend improvements as needed.
• Maintenance and monitoring of active network gear: switches, routers, firewalls,
  
  

wireless access points, etc.

• Responsible for district imaging, both creation and deployment of images of
  
  

standard district hardware and software. Strong knowledge of Altiris Deployment

and Notification Server software is preferred.

• Responsible for district virtual networks. Strong knowledge of VMWare is
  
  

preferred.

• Responsible for configuring, securing, and maintaining the district wireless network
  
  

Network Security

• Develop and implement a district-wide security system for all systems; ensure
  
  

network security by maintaining network, Internet, anti-virus server, content filter

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appliance, packet shaper appliance, E-mail server, and Blade Server including

VMWare, SAN, and any other server/appliance. Working with ESC to secure any

VNC Tunnels into the district.

• Design and implement backup procedures to ensure that backup of all networks
  
  

and workstations are performed on a regular basis.

• Oversee disk backups and restore district data as needed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a disaster recovery plan.
  
  

Technical Support

• Serve as liaison to software and hardware vendors to maintain appropriate product
  
  

support.

• Maintain network design and configuration documentation.
• Provide assistance to end users to identify and correct equipment and software
  
  

related problems.

• Oversee the District Help Desk system and supervise district technical repairs for
  
  

end-users.

Other

• Identify and recommend the acquisition of software and hardware to meet the
  
  

automation and networking needs of district staff.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and
  
  

Other Documents Required.

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of
  
  

Education rule, and local board policy.

• Maintain current knowledge of network/computer technologies.
• Assist personnel of other departments as a technical resource
• Oversee the installation of hardware and software as it pertains to district
  
  

networks

• Supervise computer technicians to ensure technical repairs are organized and
  
  

timely for end-users.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Repetitive hand motions
• Prolonged use of computer
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment
• Stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Loud noise in the server room.
• Work on-call and after hours.
  
  

Additional Job Information

Primary Location District Wide

Salary Range Per Month

Shift Type Full-Time

Job Contact Information

Name Roy Alvarado

Title Assistant Superintendent

Phone (432) 336-4055

Email roy.alvarado@fsisd.net