Position Type: Technology
Date Posted: 9/24/2024
Location: Technology
Closing Date: 10/08/2024
Network Architect/Administrator
Administration Offices: Technology
40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
Starting Wage: $1,649-2,050/week depending on experience + Benefits Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire
every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead
productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary: Responsible for the operation of the ISD 709 computer network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, Internet, network servers, and system security. This responsibility includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure voice and video systems to support curriculum and administrative requirements. Supervises network technical support and security staff , and ensures that highest quality of system reliability, support and services are provided to ISD 709 employees and students. Provides assistance to ISD 709 staff with network-related problems requiring expert troubleshooting and problem analysis, ensuring quality service, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. Provides monthly summary reports that would identify systems status, failures, deficiencies, and potential system issues. Coordinates, when necessary, direct assistance from manufacturers and vendors, including auditing and checking for accuracy vendor billing.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year College or University in Computer Science, MIS, Business Technology plus either two years of experience as a Network Engineer/Network Administrator in a company with a staffing level of 750 or larger
- OR • Two-year Trade/Vocational School certification/degree in Networking/Technology plus four years of experience as a Network Engineer/Network Administrator in a company comparable with a staffing level of 750 or larger
- OR • Six years of experience as a Network Engineer/Network Administrator in a company comparable with a staffing level of 750 or larger
- AND
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Training or experience supporting Cisco Network Infrastructure (telephony, switches, wireless, ISE, etc.) or the equivalent work experience in a Network Support position in a small to medium size company.
• Experience supporting Cisco Infrastructure (telephony, switches, wireless, ISE, etc.) • Ability to transport oneself to worksites throughout the District in a timely manner.
Desirable Qualifications: - Two or more of the following Cisco Certifications: CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Wireless, CCNP, CCNA Voice
- Two plus years supporting Cisco Telephony/VoIP, Cisco Emergency Responder/E911 and Cisco UCS Server/System
- Two plus years using Microsoft DHCP and two plus years supporting Microsoft DNS • Previous experience operating and maintaining a Network Access Control System (such as Cisco ISE)
- Prior K12 work experience
Certification and/or Licensure Requirements: - Must have valid driver's license (required)
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement - Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
- Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan - Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance - District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability - District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement - The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
- Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off - Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
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