Shrewsbury Public Schools Shrewsbury , MA 01545
Posted 2 weeks ago
Posted: June 13, 2024 Closed: July 1, 2024
Employment Opportunity: District
POSITION: Network Manager
Shrewsbury Public Schools is seeking a Network Manager to join our team.
Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Network Manager is responsible for ensuring that the operations of the School Department's servers and communication systems are supporting the district's strategic priorities.
Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include:
Anticipation and identification of needs, research, testing, planning, implementing, and evaluating current and potential systems and practices in order to maximize integrity, accessibility, availability, adaptability and security of data and information systems, including networking infrastructure
Work with stakeholders to assess, plan, deploy, maintain, manage and evaluate updates and upgrades to existing services as well as new products and services
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize network traffic flow
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize Wi-Fi network performance
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize performance of servers
Manage and maintain internally-hosted services
Manage cloud-hosted service provisioning
Manage and maintain storage, server, and network infrastructure such as network devices, firewalls, physical and virtual servers, and cabling
Manage and maintain the district's telephone system
Participate in cross-organizational and cross-functional support teams
Maintain up-to-date storage, server, network, and application documentation
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security best practices and ensure that effective security procedures and policies are implemented and enforced
Periodically administer penetration testing to monitor for vulnerabilities in the network
Work with the Director to ensure staff cybersecurity awareness
Implement and maintain network directories of groups, users, and devices
Remain abreast of changes in user and system software and hardware requirements.
Provide tier 3 technical support
Manage network printing
Monitor and respond to IT security alerts and events
Maintain working backups of all files, security, and rights
Plan for business continuity in disaster recovery scenarios
Install and configure servers, software, services, and network devices
Work with outside service and equipment vendors for installations and problem resolution
Other responsibilities as assigned by the director or superintendent
Qualifications:
Proficiency with Mac OS X clients, server operating systems, TCP/IP networking
Proficiency with firewalls, web filtering, virtual server environments, storage arrays, WLAN operations, computer and network security, *NIX, and task automation is preferred
Proficiency with FortiOS, Cisco IOS, and Jamf Pro is preferred.
Experience operating Mac OS X clients in a Windows Server environment is preferred.
Experience with managing Google Workspace Admin Console.
Understanding of relational database operation and structure, including importing and exporting of data, is preferred.
Experience with PowerSchool is preferred.
Experience working in an educational environment is preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks, work in a team environment, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, maintain confidential information, meet deadlines, and interact effectively with school staff, administrators, and parents. Must also be able to work on a ladder and lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
Participation in an on-call rotation will be required.
This is a full year position with a salary range of $90,000 to $110,000. On-call rotation pay would be $350 per on-call week. Full benefits package including health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick, family sick, bereavement, and personal time.
Find more information about Shrewsbury Public Schools at
https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor, professor, or evaluator.
Please apply via www.schoolspring.com or by emailing the Executive Director of Human Resources, Barbara A. Malone, with your complete packet, at bmalone@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.
Shrewsbury Public Schools