Network Administrator

Job Level
Mid-level position
Job Category
Administrator / Manager (of network or database)
Sector
  • Information Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Network / Systems

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin, TX seeks a highly qualified full-time, twelve-month, Network Administrator whose primary responsibilities will be focused on supporting the network and systems infrastructure for both campuses of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Additionally, the Network Administrator will provide support as part of a two-member Helpdesk team at the Upper School (grades 9-12).

The St. Andrew’s Upper School hosts a 1:1 environment where each student and faculty member currently use a Dell or Apple laptop to facilitate their learning and teaching.

Essential Responsibilities

The Network administrator will be expected to:

  • Manage, maintain and optimize a robust network infrastructure, including management of servers, switches, wireless systems and all related network appliances.
  • Ensure high levels of security and up-time for the network, and the devices that use it.
  • Provide technical support to faculty, staff and students on any and all technology-related issues. This includes all hardware, software, network and general-usage issues, with a particular focus on the Upper School 1:1 Dell and Apple laptop program.
  • Assist with the maintenance and repair of all school technology (desktop and laptop computers, servers, printers, digital cameras, AV equipment, etc.).
  • Meet with teachers to provide professional one-to-one support and group-training for the integration of technology into classroom curriculum.
  • Provide Audio/Visual support for school presentations or functions where it is required. This may require attendance of school events outside of standard school hours.
  • Participate in department wide projects and attend regular department meetings.

Qualifications

  • A dynamic and positive personality coupled with a proactive approach to support is essential.
  • Extensive theoretical and practical Network and Security knowledge (Network+ certification preferred).
  • Detailed knowledge of Windows and Mac Hardware and Operating Systems including: imaging, program troubleshooting, drivers, internet settings, network settings, system files, backup programs, peripherals and program integration.
  • Apple certification (ACMT) is highly desired.
  • Experience with Untangle, Aerohive Wireless, and/or Trend-Micro is desired.
  • Knowledge of the Google Suite for Education, the BlackbaudK12 OnSuite, the Adobe Creative Suite and/or the MS Office Suite is preferable.
  • Ability to maintain current and up-to-date expertise in a wide range of hardware, software and Operating Systems.
  • Capacity to work both autonomously and as a team member.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or higher is preferred.
  • Strong organization, time and project management skills; problem solving skills; ability to exercise independent judgment; ability to establish effective working relationships with other faculty, staff and parents; and ability to maintain confidentiality.