Network Administrator
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Job Location:
Falmouth, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSTING of VACANCY
Network Administrator
Systemwide
2025-2026 School Year
Job Description:
The Network Administrator is responsible for the design installation configuration operation and maintenance of the districts network and server infrastructure. This includes LAN/WAN systems wireless networks firewalls switches servers and end-user connectivity. The position ensures the availability integrity and security of the districts technology systems while providing technical support to staff and maintaining compliance with district state and federal requirements. This is not a remote position.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 35 years of professional experience in network/system administration
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN/WLAN architecture TCP/IP networking VLANs VPNs DHCP DNS and firewall configuration
- Experience with Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy and VMware
- Familiarity with Apple macOS/iOS Chrome OS and Windows OS environments
- Strong troubleshooting analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff administrators and vendors
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively including occasional after-hours maintenance as needed
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel between district sites
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry certifications such as CCNA CCNP CompTIA Network/Security ITIL or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Experience with Google Workspace for Education School Information Systems (SIS) and other K12 educational platforms
- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery systems and network monitoring solutions
- Experience in public school systems
Responsibilities:
Support
- Provide technical support and training for hardware software and network across district locations responding to helpdesk requests and maintaining accurate documentation
- Collaborate with IT technicians to coordinate repairs replacements and upgrades
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory of devices licenses and network equipment
Systems and Infrastructure Administration
- Administer and maintain district servers and network infrastructure including Active Directory DNS DHCP LAN WAN and wireless systems
- Manage switches routers firewalls and wireless controllers to ensure availability security and performance
- Configure and deploy updates and patches
- Monitor system and network performance security and bandwidth utilization; recommend and implement improvements
- Manage user accounts permissions and access controls in accordance with district policies
- Implement and monitor data backup archiving and disaster recovery processes
- Plan test and implement network and system upgrades and new technology initiatives
- Document configurations network maps and standard operating procedures
- Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection standards (FERPA CIPA etc.)
Service
- Engage with vendors and service providers for procurement maintenance and support
- Research emerging IT trends and technologies to recommend and implement solutions that improve performance and efficiency
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of district technology systems
Reports to: Director of Technology
Salary: In accordance with non-union contract
Application: Please apply until filled to:
Falmouth Public Schools:
#SYS NetworkAdmin 26-1 Lori Duerr Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Internal Posting Date: 10/17/25
External Posting Date: 10/17/25
EOE: The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment application selection compensation retention transfer promotion benefits work assignment and career progression process without discrimination for reasons of individuals race color religious creed national origin sex gender identity age ancestry citizenship military status sexual orientation disability or genetic information.
*race includes traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.
Complete GBA - Affirmative Action Policy can be found here: Falmouth Public Schools Policy Manual
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Dhcp
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Active Directory
- VMware
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Windows
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- Dns
