Senior Systems/Network Administrator

$77,333 - $86,665/Yr

Helena School District-central - Helena, MT

Full-time - Senior

Helena, MT

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Systems Network Administrator at Helena School District is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and design of the district's information systems. This role aims to create an effective and efficient learning environment for students and staff by ensuring a robust and reliable infrastructure that supports current and future technologies. The position involves leading a team of IT professionals and managing various security systems, network configurations, and technical support for application infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead other network administrators, system administrators, and IT specialists, providing oversight of contract or managed service providers.
• Manage security systems including firewalls, VPN, content filters, and network-based security.
• Establish, configure, and troubleshoot voice and data networks for districtwide use.
• Perform complex computing environment build-outs, user training, installation, maintenance, and support with an emphasis on documentation of operating procedures and processes.
• Maintain and extend systemwide reliability through active monitoring and deciphering of error logs and reported network issues.
• Conduct regular tests for speed, security, and reliability.
• Independently perform hands-on technical troubleshooting and take corrective action to resolve issues.
• Provide escalated technical support to the application infrastructure running on Windows servers, including Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Ensure storage networks are within capacity limits and functioning, planning for and implementing changes for maximum proactivity.
• Manage licenses for infrastructure-related hardware and software, ensuring compliance with license requirements.
• Stay current on best practices to evaluate and recommend improvements to procedures and practices to protect data's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, business, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in information systems and network administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience managing a computer environment including information systems, infrastructure, storage networks, management tools, desktop applications, security systems, and telephony systems.
• Experience implementing and servicing a robust and reliable network of over 5000 users in a multi-site environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.