What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network and Systems Administrator position at Middletown Public Schools?
OB GOAL: To maintain all computers, peripherals and networks in such a condition of operating excellence that maximum educational use may be made of them at all times.
ERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the School Committee.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Director of Technology.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
-Responsible for maintenance, installation, and configuration of district technology equipment, including hardware repair and software configuration/re-installation.
-Assists Help Desk staff with planning, troubleshooting, repairs, hardware and software problems, peripheral devices including all PC workstations, Chromebooks, printers, scanners, projectors, document cameras, phones, phone systems, and audio-visual equipment.
-Responsible for assisting help desk with hardware, software, and small parts inventory.
-Assists with the management of the district's wide area network.
-Performs backups of all administrative servers and maintains servers.
-Assists with planning and administering security on the network.
-Monitor network devices daily.
-Analyzes performance and problems of the network and produces network management reports.
-Helps to maintains & updates network plan.
-Works with consultants/architects/planners on network development.
-Assists in writing bid specs for equipment, with bid requests and equipment and small parts acquisition.
-Works with all staff to resolve hardware and software difficulties as well as service, setup, and upgrade hardware and software as appropriate.
-Assists buildings with operating and maintaining equipment and networks.
-Assists with testing and installing software, teaching integration specialist for support and training.
-Assists and monitors backups, virus checks, and print queue management.
-Assists the district in utilizing and managing other technology as needed.
-Performs periodic preventive maintenance on equipment.
-Administer and manage all district file servers including users (with help desk), applications, backup, rights, printing, Internet protocols and security.
-Operates/manages/monitors/documents the district's wide area network.
-Performs backups of all file servers and maintains servers.
-Assists with archiving of data, planning, and administering for disaster recovery.
-Install and maintain network equipment as needed: servers, switches, wireless equipment, etc.
-Develop a strong knowledge of education technology trends; be familiar and remain current with changes and developments in technology as related to Middletown Public Schools and our users.
-Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Able to provide support for and have strengths in the following areas:
-Proactive mindset
-Strong understanding of Active Directory, AD Policies, Azure, and Help Desk Systems
-Audio Visual and Telephone Equipment and Systems
-Window Based Applications Including but Not Limited to Office. GSuite Administrator Console Experience. GoGuardian Administration. IBoss content and intrusion systems
-Technical Skills in the Area of Technology and Audio Visua
-Attention to Detail and Well Organized
-Show Initiative, Creativity, and Innovation
-Willingness to Learn New Initiatives
-Dependable and Flexible
-Time Management Skills
-Interpersonal Communication Skill.
-Ability to Dealing with Conflict
-Decision Making & Problem-Solving Abilities
-Professional Attitude & Demeanor
-Providing Documentation of Configurations
REPORTS TO: Director of Technology