Job description
Newtown Public Schools
Technology Department
Job title: Technology Network Administrator
Location: District Technology Office at Municipal Center
Starting Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Reports to: Director of Technology
Statement of Purpose of the Position: Work closely with the Director of Information Technology in the
design and implementation of technology to meet the district needs. Perform proactive maintenance and
installations in support of the district technology infrastructure to ensure the integrity of the LAN and WAN.
Perform server install and administration including security policies, Active Directory, Print Server, etc.
Organize and perform routine maintenance, installs, and repairs to ensure proper operation of student and
administrative computer systems. Implementation of automated data systems and processes. Guide end
users in routine use of equipment and common software packages.
Essential Responsibilities:
Identify and respond to network attacks.
- Review and ensure the district follows best practices for network security.
- Identify and recommend solutions for network traffic bottlenecks and connectivity issues.
Install and configure switches, routers, web filters and firewalls following best practices.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity inclusive of wiring, switches, routing, IP addressing, monitor and
- Ensure the maintenance of all local area networks by performing proactive monitoring, patching and
- Assist in configuring the VolP environment to meet district needs.
- Ability to work closely with outside vendors when needed.
- Stay current with changes in networking equipment operating systems, major software packages and
new technologies.
Work with the Director of Technology to establish security policies and access rights.
- Create a scheme for adding users, establishing home directories, creating shares.
- Install server based applications and set up appropriate access for users.
- Ensure that backups are successful and that the server OS is maintained and up to date.
- Monitor server performance including Active Directory health, DNS and DHCP.
- Recommend upgrades necessary to ensure server operation.
Provide support to all district technicians, specialists and liaisons
Provide supervision/direction to team members on projects, or in the absence of the Dir. of Technology.
Deploy end user devices: desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, Printers, etc.
- Perform operating system maintenance tasks.
- Perform software application installs and upgrades.
- Diagnose and resolve technical problems with District adopted technologies.
- Coordinate repairs with outside vendors.
- Oversee the creation, testing and deployment of imaging solutions.
- Recommend upgrades needed to ensure proper performance.
Data privacy
Preserve confidentiality of data in accordance with district policy and state and federal law.
Other duties as directed by the Director of Technology
Minimum required knowledge, skills and personal characteristics:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or related fields required.
Minimum of two years of experience with responsibilities related to computer networks. Certifications such
as Network +, MCP, Security + are highly desirable.
- Knowledge of IP network, DNS, routing and VLANs.
- Working knowledge of Cisco and Meraki switches, Fortinet firewall, VPN configurations preferred.
- In depth knowledge of operating systems, server setup including virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware),
- Fluent use of email and the Internet and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be organized and self-directed.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with adults and students.
- Proven record of honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- In good health and able to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
Other: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be
considered all inclusive. This is a twelve-month position. Travel between schools and the technology office
will be necessary on a regular basis.
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and
community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching, and retaining a highly motivated,
diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting
you!
Please apply online through the following link:
https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx
The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The
Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis
prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
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