Systems and Network Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: IT Manager
Purpose: The Systems and Network Administrator is responsible for the implementation, administration and maintenance of the school's IT systems and supporting network infrastructure, with a primary focus on system administration. This includes oversight of critical operational technologies such as video surveillance systems, access control systems, printer management solutions, phone and intercom systems, servers, and endpoint management platforms. The role ensures that all systems are reliable, secure, and effectively support teaching, learning and daily campus operations.
While core network infrastructure is supported in coordination with external state partners, this position plays an important role in maintaining the health and daily functionality of the school's internal network environment. The Systems and Network Administrator works closely with the IT Manager and IT Staff to monitor, maintain and support a secure, high-performing network and school environment. This includes identifying and escalating issues that may impact student, staff or other campus activities, supporting the implementation of network-related changes, and ensuring that all connected systems function within the campus infrastructure.
This role also supports the ongoing maintenance, configuration and security of systems through patches, updates, active monitoring, and documentation, while ensuring compliance with state and federal data privacy laws, along with cybersecurity and K-12 education environment standards. The Systems and Network Administrator collaborates with UA staff and leadership to provide technology services and minimize disruptions to the instructional environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
? Administer, maintain and support all school IT related systems; servers, network switches, endpoint devices, video surveillance, access control systems, printer management solution, mobile device management and remote management monitor software.
? Install, configure and update hardware and software on all systems across campus; performs patches and updates, along with system and security upgrades.
? Monitor and maintain system infrastructure health; servers, network switches, backup verification systems and log reviews.
? Managing Active Directory, user accounts, groups, permissions, and related identity services.
? Configure, maintain and troubleshoot network-dependent systems and devices; works alongside IT Manager and external partners to resolve connectivity and network issues.
? Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records and operational procedures.
? Assist with network configuration and troubleshooting of VLANs, switches, access points and PoE devices, ensuring reliable operation of connected systems.
? Implement, maintain and monitor VEEAM backup solutions and disaster recovery procedures for critical systems.
? Collaborate with staff, leadership and vendors to support the implementation of educational technology, security systems and operational applications.
? Ensure systems and network dependent devices comply with cybersecurity standards and best practices, data privacy regulations and K-12 technology standards.
? Escalate significant system or network related issues to the IT Manager and assist in the resolution of service impacting incidents.
Other Responsibilities:
? Some student facing responsibilities - occasional help desk level duties.
? Performs related work as required.
? (NOTE: The specific statements of duties do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Supervisory Responsibilities
? Occasionally assists in supervising IT student interns; assigning duties, overseeing projects and day to day assignments, etc.
Education and Experience
? Bachelors degree in related field
? 3 years or a combination of equivalent experience, education, and training.
Skills
? Proficiency in Windows Server, WindowsOS, macOS, iPadOS and ChromeOS.
? Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and user account management.
? Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Admin/O365 Suite
? Knowledge and understanding of network fundamentals with the ability to troubleshoot; VLANs, network routing, switches, wireless networks and PoE devices.
? Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions, specifically VEEAM or similar enterprise tools.
? Experience with VMware environments, proficiency with VM provisioning, snapshot management, resource optimization and troubleshooting.
? Skilled in managing client operational systems, such as access control, video surveillance, intercom, VOIP phone and printer management software.
? Familiarity with MDM and RMM software.
? Ability to monitor system and network health and resolve issues proactively while being able to report and document the steps taken or resolution found.
? Knowledge of cloud computing and cloud based systems and services used in K-12 environments.
? Familiarity with basic scripting or programming languages.
? Basic understanding of K-12 cybersecurity requirements; student data privacy laws and content filtering standards.
? Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical staff, students and others.
? Strong organizational and documentation skills.
? Ability to manage multiple tasks at once, adapt to different situations and shift priorities quickly in a fast paced school environment.
? Able to work in a small team environment.
? High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
Working Conditions and Environment
? Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
? Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity.
? Frequently talk and hear.
? Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs and ladders often, operate foot and hand controls, able to squeeze, and reach above shoulders.
? Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor temperatures of heat and cold.