Network and Computer Systems Administrator

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,200 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including  a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution. 

Position Overview:

Manages Belgrade Public Schools' technology infrastructure including servers, cloud services, identity management, mobile devices, security cameras, and network systems. Administers approximately 3,600 user accounts across multiple platforms, maintains hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure, implements security protocols, and provides technical support and training.

This position is responsible for:

Identity and Access Management

• Provision, modify, and deprovision approximately 3,600 user accounts across Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Infinite Campus; manage user lifecycle processes, licensing, permissions, and SSO/MFA implementations; audit access rights for FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance

Infrastructure and Systems Management

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor Windows Server installations, Hyper-V clustering, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services; administer Microsoft Azure and Google Workspace infrastructure; manage Exchange Online; deploy software via Azure Intune and Google Admin Console
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points; implement network monitoring and alerting systems; coordinate with network consultants on advanced projects
• Administer print servers, Uniflow print management, and coordinate with managed print services vendor
• Administer JAMF Pro for mobile device management of district iPads, MacBooks, and iPhones; deploy and maintain MDM policies

Security and Compliance

• Secure all servers, VPNs, cloud services, and applications from threats; configure and monitor firewalls; examine security logs; perform penetration testing; manage SSL/TLS certificates; respond to security incidents; maintain compliance with FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and HIPAA

Backup, Disaster Recovery, and E-Rate

• Design, implement, and maintain backup solutions; perform verification and testing; develop and execute disaster recovery plans; support E-Rate program management including applications, vendor coordination, and compliance documentation

Technical Support and Documentation

• Provide technical assistance and respond to help desk tickets in a timely manner; train IT staff on systems administration and new technologies; provide technical support for school board meetings; create and maintain comprehensive documentation including network diagrams, procedures, and system inventories

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows server technologies, Azure, Google Workspace, JAMF Pro/MDM, network infrastructure, security principles, compliance requirements (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, HIPAA), backup/disaster recovery, and SSL/TLS certificate management.

Skills:

Advanced troubleshooting for complex systems; managing accounts across multiple platforms; configuring infrastructure and security systems; technical documentation; training staff; strong communication skills.

Abilities:

Manage 3,600 accounts efficiently; analyze complex problems independently; work with minimal supervision exercising sound judgment; implement security and compliance systems; coordinate with vendors; proactively resolve infrastructure issues; manage competing priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills: 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Substantial experience in network systems, servers, and infrastructure planning, installation, and maintenance
• Experience managing virtualized environments (Hyper-V or similar) and cloud services (Azure/Google Workspace)
• Experience managing user accounts and identity management systems
• Experience with mobile device management platforms (JAMF Pro preferred)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Mid-to-large organization networking experience; current Microsoft, Google Workspace, or JAMF certifications; compliance environment experience (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, HIPAA); E-Rate program experience; cloud migration experience; PowerShell scripting; mentoring abilities; SIS experience.

Special Requirements

Valid Montana driver's license (or obtain within three months); pass background check; may require extended hours including evenings and weekends.