About the position
The IT Infrastructure Administrators role is to oversee the design, development, implementation, deployment, maintenance, and operation of the Information Technology systems infrastructure and communications systems for Pueblo School District 60. This includes ensuring the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. In addition, the IT Infrastructure Administrator will manage the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required.
Responsibilities
- Serve on a small team responsible for designing, developing, deploying, maintaining and operating the Information Technology (IT) and communications systems and infrastructure for Pueblo School District 60.
- Infrastructure team project planning and project management.
- Managing server delivery following industry standard processes.
- Participate as assigned in the IT Change Control Process.
- Evaluation of new/proposed products (software and hardware) and design/engineering of solutions to integrate with existing infrastructure and systems.
- Ensure that systems are designed for both cost effectiveness and for maximum benefit toward student achievement.
- Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure infrastructure products and services.
- Design, install, configure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot Cisco and Aruba LAN, WAN, and Wireless network infrastructure.
- Server Management including monitoring, updates, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
- Assist with server and security audits.
- Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate threats, including proactive response to published threats.
- Assist District Technology Coordinator for State Testing.
- Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
- Utilize systemic process improvement and root cause analysis to improve and standardize incident resolution.
- Deliver new projects on time, at scope, and within budget.
Requirements
- Equivalent of Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, electrical engineering or related field and four (4) years' experience managing applications and/or systems management.
- Certifications in MCSE, CCNA, or equivalent experience with Networking and Active Directory Domain Systems.
- Valid Colorado Driver License and ability to be insured by District Insurance Carrier.
- Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems, IT Management, or related field.
- Certifications including Cisco CCNP, CCIE, CCSP, VMWare, Microsoft Networking, Windows Server or Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Prior experience in a medium to large sized K-12 public school district.
Benefits
- Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits.
