Network Systems Engineer

New Position Existing Position New Description Revised Description Updating current duties CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Network Systems Engineer TEAM: Technology Services QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. Networking certification preferred. Minimum of five Years of Experience in a technology related field required. Professional-level IT related certification, preferred. Experience with Windows server environments, required. Experience with Linux server environments, preferred. VMWare management experience, required. Storage Area Network Management experience, preferred. Route/Switch experience preferred (Cisco and Aruba preferred). Enterprise wireless network experience preferred (Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki preferred). Firewalling experience preferred (Fortinet and Cisco firewalls preferred). Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 cloud services experience preferred. Microsoft Azure experience preferred. Enterprise VOIP experience preferred (Cisco and Fortinet preferred). Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills, required. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, required. Excellent multitasking and self-management skills, required. JOB GOAL: To perform advanced professional and technical responsibilities in the planning, design, implementation, maintenance and administration of the network and server infrastructure needed for effective operations, its member districts, and stakeholders; responsible for developing network and security standards, governing technology and security operating procedures; as well as investigating innovative technology to support the changing district goals and operational requirements. REPORTS TO: Technology Infrastructure Supervisor SUPERVISES: N/A PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and participate in the design, implementation, of the Wired, Wireless, and Datacenter network infrastructure for the member districts. Maintain, monitor, and troubleshot the Wired, Wireless, and Datacenter network infrastructure for the member districts. Lead and participate in the design, implementation, and administration of the business’s web-facing hosted environment. Lead and participate in the design, management and maintenance of all hardware and software as it relates to the Storage Area Network (SAN) for the select member districts. Participate in the implementation, configuration, upgrading, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the regional Wide Area Network (WAN). Apply NIST and CIS control standards protecting and securing in-place infrastructure from internal and external threats utilizing enterprise security products from multiple vendors. Administer and maintain a large virtualized hosted environment. Monitor and prevent SPAM and Phishing through different anti threat protection solutions. Participate in the implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of telecommunications technologies for the member districts. Provide advanced technical support for the member district’s network operating systems and applications, troubleshoot and resolve network and/or server outages, performance issues and bottlenecks. Maintain efficient communication between Technology Team members on all computer network related issues regarding LAN and WAN operations. Assist cross-functional teams with implementation of server hardware, operating system, network application, and anti-virus solutions. Configure, Deploy, and Administer new and emerging technologies. Provide Level 3 support and consulting to the member district staff as needed. Maintain and update network infrastructure diagrams and all other pertinent documentation. Maintain confidentiality regarding the information being processed, stored, or accessed on the network. Maintains technical knowledge by attending relevant conferences, trainings, webinars and reviewing publications. Provide training to member district technical staff as needed. Participate in meetings as required; offer insight and direction regarding the use of technology as it relates to the goals of the its member districts. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Technology Infrastructure Supervisor or his/her designee. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee. POSITION SPECIFICATIONSTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 days per year. WORK SCHEDULE: 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week. JOB CLASSIFICATION: Administrative Support. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional lifting - up to 25 lbs. Regular bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping, walking. Regular sitting and typing/keyboarding. SENSORY ABILITIES: Visual acuity to read from paper and electronic devices/computer screens. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone and greet and interact with individuals and/or groups. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office Classroom Meeting Rooms Conference/Professional Development Settings TRAVEL: Moderate travel required. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Personal Cell Phone and Personal Vehicle. TEMPERAMENT: Must be able to: develop and foster business relationships with all constituencies; interact well with various publics and individuals. work effectively as a member of a team. be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented with a positive attitude. COGNITIVE ABILITY: Must be able to: maintain confidentiality as required by State and Federal regulations. think and work independently. read and comprehend correspondence, instructions, and the like. handle and prioritize multiple tasks. make decisions on detail work. follow-through to completion of assigned tasks with minimal supervision. LICENSE: Must possess valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to/from work. . BACKGROUND CHECKS AND CLEARANCES: Must possess current, valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 Clearances, as well as completed and acceptable Act 168 background checks. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Upon hire, all new employees must obtain a certificate of medical examination as well as a tuberculosis test as required under Chapter 14 of the Public School Code, 24 P.S. §§14-1416, 14-1418; 22 Pa Code §49.12(b) (regarding education); and 28 Pa Code §23.44 (regarding health and safety). COMMENTS: The job duties may be performed in a manner other than stated. The job will require the performance of other duties related to the essential functions as assigned. The employer may change the description, as jobs are analyzed and modified. The position holder must be able to accomplish the performance responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the CAIU Human Resources Department of any and all reasonable accommodation requests. The CAIU is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization. 1stReading -8/27/2020 2ndReading – 9/24/2020 Job Types: Contract, Full-time Pay: $64,000.00 - $71,300.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Summerdale, PA 17093: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Computer networking: 3 years (Preferred) LAN: 1 year (Preferred) Security clearance: Confidential (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Summerdale, PA 17093