Senior Network Analyst

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8

Salary Level:PT 10 Range is $60.14/hour $74.54/hourdepending on verifiable like experience

This position is responsible for installing monitoring and maintaining the integrity and availability of the Districts networking system for optimum efficiency and effectiveness; providing technical support services to all District locations for the installation and administration of the Districts Institutional Network (INet) Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LANs) including the Districts Intranet and Internet services operating systems and networking equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Monitors and maintains network operations to ensure the Districts Institutional Network (INet) Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LANs) are functional on a continuous basis; ensures appropriate network standards and support/maintenance procedures are being followed; installs and administers the INET WAN and LAN hardware and software

2. Serves as a resource person to District staff in the use of network related equipment and associated software packages; provides consulting and troubleshooting activities for network services; makes necessary repairs; works with District technical staff in the installation and troubleshooting of network equipment (routers switches wireless equipment servers etc.

3. Installs upgrades and configures changes to network hardware and software; assists District staff in researching purchasing and upgrading network equipment; evaluates specialized software packages to determine their applicability for District use and makes recommendations; acts as a liaison between users and vendors regarding network issues

4. Prepares and maintains documentation of the Districts INET WAN and LANs; prepares and maintains assigned reports and logs of pertinent departmental and network information

5. Maintains operations and backups of SQL Server databases; monitors and maintains all databases to ensure optimum efficiency; applies all necessary upgrades and patches to database servers in order to ensure services meet District requirements

6. Attends meetings workshops and seminars to maintain knowledge of current technology trends and advancements in network hardware SQL database and connectivity; updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned

7. Assists in the development of appropriate user manuals; assists in longrange planning of District networking needs

8. Assists with voice telecommunication problem resolution as it pertains to the Districts INET networking systems network

9. Assists the Security Analyst with maintenance of network security; firewall security; and the development and implementation of network security procedures and guidelines

10. Maintains various cloud computing applications; assists the Security Analyst with monitoring of individual user utilization of existing District networking services ensuring productive and costeffective use and compliance with District Acceptable Use Policy under supervision and according to department policy.

11. Responds to technology hotline networking questions and problems; assists appropriate Desktop technicians during peak workloads and absences; assists with entering and maintaining user profiles and network access

12. Assists the Security Analyst in maintaining antivirus protection for all servers and network equipment

OTHER JOB DUTIES

the legal department in performing forensic research of workstations and network access

2. Performs special projects and related duties as assigned on a temporary basis

3. Regular reliable predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work

CONDITIONS

Required to concentrate on detail; experiences frequent interruptions; exposed to computer display; required to work in confined areas; required to occasionally work irregular and overtime hours; required to travel to remote locations; required to move heavy objects; required to bend squat stoop kneel crouch walk twist climb and/or be mobile and move/lift heavy objects up to 60 pounds.

Education and Experience

Associates degree or equivalent technical training in computer science data processing or related field and four years experience in network microcomputer operations Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge skills and ability required to perform the work

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington drivers license and access to personal transportation

CCNA certification preferred

MS Windows certification preferred

MS SQL certification preferred

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/Sexual Misconduct clearance

Allowable Substitution

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by the Human Resources

Department for comparability

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of network operating systems (Windows preferred)

Knowledge of microcomputers (Wintel) and applied word processing database and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge and understanding of various physicalnetworking topologies Fast Ethernet etc.

Knowledge of wireless networking connectivity (i.e. Cisco HP)

Knowledge of firewall and related security technologies

Knowledge of Internet and intranet technologies and applications

Knowledge of Network Servers (Web Authentication EMail SMTP DNS etc. and their functions

Knowledge of Windows operating systems software

Knowledge and understanding in the use and functions of TCP/IP addressing DHCP connectivity

Knowledge of electronic diagnostic equipment for microcomputer and network equipment

Knowledge installing and configuring network equipment (servers routers wireless equipment firewalls etc.

Knowledge of cloud computing applications such as Office 365 Exchange Online and Azure

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to install and configure network operating systems in a local and wide area environment (Windows Linux)

Ability to perform testing and problem resolution analysis on various types of microcomputer peripheral equipment and networks

Ability to organize prioritize and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently

Ability to obtain clarify and exchange information

Ability to multitask

Ability to react quickly and calmly under pressure

Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical people

Ability to provide and promote positive customer service

Ability to demonstrate reasonable reliable and regular attendance

Ability to move up to 60 pounds assemble and set up equipment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural diverse sociosetting

Ability to participate as a team member.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood
• Title IX Coordinator Wayne Greer
• 504 Coordinator Elementary: Elise FriedrichNielsen
  
  Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357 Tacoma WA.