Network Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus is currently accepting applications for a Network Administrator.

Benefits Include :

100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *

50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.

Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

Yearly cash bonuses

401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial

Pet Insurance options

Short-term & Long-term Disability options

Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

Affordable Company housing when available

Free Continuing Education available

This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS

JOB TITLE

Network Administrator

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT

Information Technology

LOCATION

Broward

REPORTS TO

Director of IT & Director of IT Infrastructure

EXEMPTION STATUS

Exempt; Year-Round

DATE

January 2024

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Network Administrator is a member of the American Heritage Schools Information Technology department and will be involved in a variety of projects.

The Network Administrator is competent and experienced with networking principles, design, deployment, and support.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting in the design, implementation of new network solutions, and support network solutions and / or improve the efficiency of the current networks

Communicate and be the point of contact with external outsourced companies regarding networking

Work with outsourced vendors on the best recommendations for the identified needs

Communication and ensurance regarding RMA’s

Returns

Replacements

Warranties

Assist the Director of Cybersecurity and Director of IT Infrastructure for the overall protection the network

Offer best practice advice and recommendations towards overall network architecture and strategy

Manage the day-to-day operations of American Heritage School's network.

WAN, LAN & WIFI)

Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security in alignment with the most current standards for both K12 and business privacy needs

Install, configure, and support network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS, and DHCP

Assist the Director of IT Infrastructure in deployments, day-to-day tasks & helpdesk ticket service

Communication with department heads regarding needs of new softwares or programs that are required to be on networking

Communicate and participate fluidly with department heads and stakeholders regarding downtime of outages either planned or unplanned on-site, master calendar event needs, etc.

Configure firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security

Collaborate with vendors to configure appliances for the need of the organization

Maximize network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting

Support networked building systems to ensure vendor has communication

Arrange scheduled upgrades

Investigate faults in the network

Assist and support the Director of IT Infrastructure with on-premise servers and virtual machines (VM’s)

Report network status to key stakeholders, IT Director, and departments

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Wireless APs and equipment

Communicate and collaborate with the IT department on projects and future need of network changes to ensure a smooth transition

Support and maintain VoIP systems

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Be a backup person to Systems and Network Administrators

Serve as a backup to your teammates in the Information Technology (IT) Department as the need arises

Attend relevant conferences, webinars, lectures, and seminars to ensure continuous development in the field

Organize and keep up-to-date with the helpdesk system regarding the daily, weekly, monthly, and / or yearly scheduled tasks.

Ensure all new needs are researched, documented, and presented to the Director of IT Infrastructure and Director of IT and appropriate procedures are followed to obtain needs

Collaborate on and implement projects independently or with other IT staff

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in computer science, computer systems, or related field

3-5 years of proven experience supporting and architecting large-scale enterprise IT network solutions for internal and outward-facing applications for educational institutions (Schools & Universities) preferred.

CCNP / CCNA / MCITP or equivalent Network certifications in a similar technology stack are preferred.

Proven experience installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, WAN / LAN protocols, and Wireless technologies

Working with Aruba switches & wireless systems, Fortinet security appliances are preferred.

Experience maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting

Experience with MacOS, Nutanix, Vmware, Microsoft Servers, Linux, Mitel, or Avaya (Preferred)

Experience with VoIP systems preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Sharp analytical abilities and proven problem-solving skills

Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Ability to effectively collaborate with Director of IT Infrastructure and vendors in the designing of new network solutions and implement new network solutions and / or improve the efficiency of current networks within Global standards and practices

Strong communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal, and consultative skills

A self-starter, who is able to work independently and effectively with colleagues throughout the organization

Able to work effectively under pressure with multiple priorities and deadlines

Dependable and flexible

Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Knowledge of IP solutions and public announcement systems

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Office setting

Tending to technical needs across campus physically and virtually

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to walk throughout the day to other locations on campus

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, extended phone calls, and in small spaces (communication closets)