Network Analyst

About the Employer

Welcome to Paramount Unified School District, where great things are happening. Paramount strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment for our employees so that they may focus on our main goal to serve the needs and interests of our students.

The District is comprised of 20 schools: eleven elementary schools, four middle schools. Paramount High School as well as Odyssey High School STEM Academy, Buena Vista Alternative Learning, Paramount Adult School and Paramount Community Day School. Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Technology and Information Systems, the Network Engineer/Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, implementing, servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the school district's network systems and security infrastructure. This position ensures high availability, security, disaster recovery planning, software upgrades, and documentation of systems while optimizing the efficiency of network and technology services supporting students, staff, and district operations.

Additionally, the Network Engineer/Analyst will be responsible for implementing data privacy measures and cybersecurity best practices in compliance with federal and state regulations, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable. The role requires collaboration with instructional technology teams to support digital learning initiatives and ensure that technology services align with the district's educational goals.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

We reserve the right to reopen, advertise, delay or cancel filling this position.

The Paramount Unified School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or gender in any of its policies, procedures or practices. See website for full details.

Salary Information:
Advanced placement on the Salary Schedule, up to Step III, may be allowed at the time of employment. To be considered for advanced placement, the prior qualifying employment must have been full-time employment within the last seven (7) years, must be completely disclosed in the application paperwork and must be properly verified in writing at the time of employment. The written verification must be on official stationery of the prior employer and must specifically state the position held, a description of duties performed and the beginning and ending dates of employment.