Network Engineer

Position Type:
Technology/Network Engineer

Date Posted:
9/10/2024

Location:
Crouse Education Center

Date Available:
Immediately

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Indian Prairie School District 204
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Job Summary: Perform duties to plan, develop, configure, operate and maintain network systems, remote access, security, and connectivity.

Description:

Ensure all systems, procedures and work practices follow established standards of security and quality control.

Manage and administer network infrastructure and associated software, including LAN/WAN connectivity for all district systems, including email and student information system.

Manage and administer district-wide wireless networks, VoIP services, Unified Messaging, Domain Name System, web filtering, Virtual Private Networks, network and client security, and network performance monitoring systems.

Under general direction, is responsible for the technical design, configuration, and implementation of LAN/WAN solutions between multiple platforms including ongoing technical support to local area networks, wide area networks, remote area networks, and the Internet.

Design, construct, and maintain hardware and network connectivity for curriculum and promotional products that are distributed across the network to the District's schools and the community.

Design, construct, and maintain hardware and network connectivity for the enterprise data center implementation and integration.

Design, construct, and maintain the District's internet service, including local and remote access, security and connectivity in collaboration with District staff.

Design and oversee network projects with a goal to improve or expand current infrastructure.

Design, develop and test disaster recovery plans to detect faults, minimize malfunctions, and restore using backup systems.

Recommend hardware upgrades to network components and end-user systems based on compatibility, cost, and performance.

Test new and different hardware and software applications to analyze viability for system enhancement.

Develop short and long range network infrastructure and systems development plans in accordance with the District's business strategy.

Develop, implement, and maintain policies, standards, procedures, and training plans for network systems administration and appropriate use.

Conduct research on current and emerging security threats, emerging products, services, protocols and standards in support of network equipment procurement and future development efforts.

Work with end users to establish service level agreements based on user requirements.

Interact and negotiate with appropriate vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services in a timely manner.

Prepare network budget recommendations.

Monitor and identify capacity and performance issues for network traffic to ensure continued, uninterrupted operation. Generate network usage and inventory reports as required.

Work with District and community resources regarding internet and intranet issues and services.

Assist in VoIP configuration and maintenance, and integrations as needed.

Serve as primary contact for outside technical staff to ensure the safe and proper installation of cabling, wiring, and other electrical hardware.

Collaborate with other Technology Services teams on projects, troubleshooting or as needed to ensure optimum performance.

Create instructions and guidelines for staff/student use of technology and provide training as needed.

Provide off hours support as needed.

Use personal computer and general office equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualified candidate will perform duties to support the stable operation of network systems. At least 2 years of experience with network engineering.

Working Conditions: Works in standard office and school building environment

Rate of Pay: $74,000, experience in the same or similar position will be considered.

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.