Position Type: SUPERVISORY
Date Posted: 2/3/2025
Location: Forest View Educational Center
Date Available: Immediately
Closing Date: Until Filled The
Enterprise Network Engineer is a specialized, hands-on technical position responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, managing, and improving the physical/virtual/cloud infrastructure for a heavily used LAN/WAN environment. Additionally, the
Enterprise Network Engineer investigates, researches and tests emerging technologies and provides leadership in developing the future use, management and growth of complex technology systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on technical abilities, interpersonal skills, and systems architecture.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: - Provides leadership in development, deployment, and integration of all network equipment.
- Implements and maintains the District's network infrastructure, including enterprise-level routers / switches / firewalls / VPNs / access points / VoIP systems; and works closely with the Network Security Engineer to secure those devices.
- Implements and maintains the District's server infrastructure, including enterprise-level physical, virtual, and cloud components.
- Provides support and management of the district technology infrastructure including deploying, maintaining and updating servers.
- Manages the district computer and device management systems, working in conjunction with the building technology services supervisors, to ensure student and staff device needs are met.
- Provides technical network leadership on large scale projects.
- Assists in the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Establishes processes for technology systems monitoring to provide optimal systems performance and uptime.
- Stays current with new and emerging technologies by obtaining / maintaining appropriate technical certifications.
- Assist in developing and communicating appropriate policies and procedures
- Writes and edits technical documentation pertaining to network/system standards and procedures.
- Communicates system changes and updates to appropriate district and building staff.
- Facilitates employee training on network best practices.
- Identifies and recommends best practices for planning, engineering, implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting systems, server, and network infrastructure.
- Collaborates with district and building leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice and remains at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Director of Technology Operations or Director of Technology.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Advanced experience and knowledge in enterprise-level networking administration and engineering
- Experience and knowledge with Storage Area Networks
- Experience with virtualization technologies
- Experience with Cisco routing and switching equipment, wireless access points and VoIP
- Relevant certifications (CCNP or equivalent)
- Experience with Network Performance Optimization
- Experience with SDN and Network Automation
- Experience with Identity Management Systems
- Experience with cloud-platform administration (Azure, AWS, GCS or similar)
- Experience with large-scale hardware and software deployment
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Full Year Assignment
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation: - Supervisory Salary Schedule - Grade 4: $87,142 - $108,928 (to be adjusted for )
- High Salary Potential with annual increases
- Longevity bonus of 1% for those at the top of the salary range
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family
- Contribution to TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) for eligible employees
- 403(b) & 457(b) participation
Work-Life Balance: - 20 vacation days annually (25 days after 20 years of service) and 15 paid holidays for eligible employees
- 14 sick days and 4 personal leave days each year
- Remote work options: Up to 10 days annually
- Employee Assistance Program
Professional Growth Opportunities: - Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
- Mentorship and development programs designed to prepare you for career advancement
- $2,000 bonus for completing a pre-approved doctoral program
Incentives: - Option to cash out up to 3 unused vacation days annually
- Paid bereavement leave and additional sick days (14/year)
- Cell phone stipends for 24/7 on-call positions
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an application; all candidates are required to upload the following:
- Cover letter which includes a brief statement describing qualifications for the position;
- Resume listing personal data, education, training, and experience; and
- Three current letters of reference
Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.Please be aware that you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream) as a requirement of your application. The invitation will come to your email, and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please email to request an extension. "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."