Network Systems Administrator

The Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including:

• Anthem Medical insurance
• Anthem Vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement
• Company sponsored life insurance
• 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan
• Vision discounts
• Medical incentive rewards
• Employee assistance program
• Many more.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field; or an Equivalent combination of knowledge, background, education, and experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in network support within a medium- to large-sized organization.
• Must possess a valid State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle License.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in client/server operating systems and WAN/LAN network environments.
• In-depth knowledge of IP Telephony systems.
• Experience in applying software updates and security patches across both server and desktop environments.
• Expertise in backup and restoration processes for both Server and SAN environments.
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting TCP/IP networks and related issues.
• Proficiency in managing Windows Server Operating Systems, including services like DHCP, DNS, WINS, and Active Directory.
• Experience in administering antivirus solutions across enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of hardware repair, including desktops, laptops, printers, and servers.
• Familiarity with other software and systems as needed.

• Server Management: Oversee the administration, maintenance, and performance tuning of physical and virtual server environments to ensure optimal uptime and performance.
• Active Directory Management: Manage and maintain Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, security settings, and domain controllers, to ensure secure and efficient access management across the organization.
• Backup and Restore: Develop, implement, and monitor backup strategies for data and server environments, ensuring timely and successful backups, and manage the restoration process to recover data in the event of failure or data loss.
• SAN Management: Administer and maintain Storage Area Networks (SANs), ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and management, while optimizing performance and storage capacity in alignment with organizational needs.

• Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security policies across the server and network environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational requirements, including regular security patching and vulnerability assessments.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery plans for server and SAN environments, ensuring business continuity in the event of major disruptions or failures.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of servers, Active Directory, and SANs, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or issues to maintain optimal system performance and availability.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of the server and network infrastructure, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to support continuity and knowledge transfer.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with vendors for hardware and software procurement, support, and maintenance, ensuring timely updates, patches, and repairs as needed.
• User Support and Training: Provide technical support and training to IT staff and end-users as needed, ensuring they are proficient in using and managing the systems and tools relevant to their roles.
• Capacity Planning: Perform regular capacity planning for servers, SANs, and other infrastructure components, anticipating future needs and recommending upgrades or enhancements to meet growing demands.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in server, Active Directory, and SAN management.
• System Upgrades: Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and deployments, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
• Incident Response: Lead or assist in the response to system incidents or outages, performing root cause analysis, implementing fixes, and documenting lessons learned to prevent future occurrences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Information Technology.

Specified Length/Hours of Position:

• This is a non-affiliated 228–day salaried position.

Application Procedure:

The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking on-line application platform, please visit our site: The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org