Systems Administrator

JOB POSITION:

Systems Administrator

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 30 Hours of post‑secondary coursework, preferably in technology or a related field.
• Professional certification may be used in lieu of a bachelor's degree at the sole discretion of the Head of Technology (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)/Engineer (MCSE), Certified Systems Administrator (CSA), Windows Server Enterprise Administrator (MCITP), and others).
• 1 year of experience working with Microsoft Networks across Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs).
• Experience with or knowledge of programming languages, operating systems, current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance‑monitoring tools, Active Directory, virtualization, HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching.
• Knowledge of Unix system administration.
• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
• Professional work experience understanding and working with various operating systems.
• Ability to work with several departments to facilitate the completion of a project plan.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with various types of hardware and software in an educational environment.
• Experience working with training adults.

Responsible for administration of the district's servers (including all virtual machines), operating systems, educational software, cloud‑based software solutions running on those servers, computer systems (including Chromebooks), and various other electronic teacher aids (smartboards, document cameras, etc.).

• Promotes an environment/climate conducive to productive performance.
• Plans for and manages the resources for which he/she is responsible, including personnel, finances, facilities, programs, and time.
• Works with IT Systems Manager, Systems Engineer, and Security Engineer to build, maintain, and back up servers and other mission‑critical systems.
• Updates, removes, and creates identification badges for district staff.
• Updates, removes, and creates security access for district staff.
• Communicates accurately and effectively to all staff.
• Provides the installation, setup, management, repair, and support of the district's data, phone, and video networks (including security).
• Provides training for the district's data, phone, and video networks (including security).
• Provides the installation, setup, repair, and support of personal computers and software.
• Creates, maintains, and administers the district's syslog server.
• Instructs personnel as needed in the use of hardware and software for various electronic equipment.
• Maintains and develops Carlsbad Municipal School District network storage and backups for disaster recovery.
• Manages and maintains Carlsbad Municipal School District iPads and JAMF (Apple Management) software.
• Maintains Mitel phone system (extensions, DID number, voicemail, etc.).
• Facilitates repairs of district‑owned equipment.
• Assists district staff with quotes for technology purchases.
• Develops departmental operating procedures.
• Provides preventative maintenance of servers and district‑wide software.
• Assists with district‑wide technology maintenance/support renewals (software, online subscriptions, etc.).
• Helps prepare the district's technology plan.
• Assists with AS400 operations and its network connections.
• Travels to various server sites to provide maintenance as needed.
• Provides training for various curriculum and management programs as needed.
• Provides support for the investigation of improper use of the district computers, networks, e‑mail, and Internet services.
• Must be willing to be on call 24/7/365 as needed.
• All other functions as determined by the Head of Technology, the IT Systems Manager, or the Superintendent.