Position Type: Technology
Date Posted: 5/2/2025
Location: District
Closing Date: 05/11/2025
VACANCY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
Technology Operations Specialist
Full Time - 12 Month
Department: Technology
Location: District
Reports to: Director of Informaton and Technology Integration
Job Goal:
To ensure the efficient and reliable operation of all district technology systems and infrastructure by implementing, maintaining, and optimizing technical solutions that support the educational mission of the district.
This position serves as a key technical leader responsible for maintaining a secure, stable, and innovative technology environment that enables effective teaching, learning, and administrative operations throughout the district.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and maintain all aspects of district network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN configuration, wireless systems, and internet connectivity
- Manage and maintain server infrastructure, including physical and virtual environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Administer district-wide access control systems, security cameras, and related safety technologies
- Configure and maintain VoIP phone systems and related telecommunications infrastructure
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical systems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Minimum of 5 years experience in educational/enterprise technology systems management and infrastructure
- Strong background in network infrastructure management, including switching, routing, and wireless technologies
- Demonstrated experience with server administration and virtualization platforms such as VMware, ScaleComputing, or other solution(s)
- Experience with physical security systems and access control management
- Experience with integration devices connecting analog and digital devices
- Proven expertise in VoIP and telecommunications systems
- Experience with backup systems, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements for educational institutions
- Industry certifications preferred (such as CompTIA, Aruba, Google, Microsoft, or other vendor specific certifications)
- Experience in K-12 education technology environment preferred
- Must be able to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Manage and monitor network security systems, including firewalls, content filtering, and threat detection
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for technology implementations and support
- Provide technical leadership for district-wide technology initiatives and projects
- Develop and maintain documentation for all systems and infrastructure
- Monitor system performance and capacity, making recommendations for upgrades and improvements
- Assist in technology budget planning and resource allocation
- Provide escalation support for technical issues that cannot be resolved by first-level support staff
- Manage district-wide software deployment and updates
- Coordinate and oversee equipment lifecycle management, including procurement and disposal
- Maintain inventory of critical infrastructure components and licensing
- Maintain availability for emergency technical support and critical system issues outside of regular business hours as needed
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for technical operations
- Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements
- Provide guidance and mentoring to technical support staff
- Stay current with emerging technologies and make recommendations for improving district technology systems
- Manage and prioritize technology support tickets, coordinate assistance, and deliver advanced tier support as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals and objectives
Persons interested in staff openings must apply online no later than May 11, 2025. Only applications received via the online application system will be considered.
The online application can be accessed on the Wall Township Public Schools Human Resources Job Vacancies webpage:
An Equal Opportunity Employer