Network Administrator

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

⮚ Ensure the stability and reliability of networks to support educational and administrative functions.

⮚ Install patches, upgrades, and software on the network servers and components. Troubleshoot and replace defective equipment as required to keep network operational with minimal downtime.

⮚ Administrate network users in providing secure access to email, internet, and network resources. Manage user accounts and assist in training of staff in the use of applications and resources.

⮚ Provide application and operating system support, including the timely installation of upgrades and patches, license compliance management, setup, and support of web servers and web-based/server-based applications.

⮚ Maintain and monitor network security by means of firewalls, content filtering, intrusion detection, virus protection, and monitoring software.

⮚ Manage network authentication and privileges provided to users.

⮚ Manage the network infrastructure.

⮚ Develop a comprehensive solution for network backup and disaster recovery.

⮚ Assist in the documentation of the network including inventory management and procedure writing.

⮚ Support the network's growth by installing network drops, servers, and switches as needed.

⮚ Assist with the purchasing of software and new equipment through working with vendors, sales interviews, and via the internet.

⮚ Assist with researching cost-effective means of providing technology-related services to students and staff.

⮚ Follow Board policies and Information Technology procedures.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

⮚ Attend selected workshops, trainings, or seminars designed to enhance technology skills.

⮚ Participate in Information Technology department meetings and committees.

⮚ Perform any other technology duties as needed by the Senior Network Administrator, the Director of Technology, or other assigned designee.