Network Administrator
Network Administrator
The Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is seeking a Network Administrator to manage and support our Windows Server network. This position works as a member of our network administration team, maintaining responsibility for the server and Active Directory environment, including complex server applications (e.g. Citrix operating environment), as well as serving as backup to our infrastructure administrator, supporting our switching, routing, and perimeter security devices.
This position may serve as a project contact/coordinator for network projects, and serves as a tier two escalation point for network, Windows server, and infrastructure support. The position also serves as the backup point of contact supporting K-20 internet connectivity for our member districts, working with site technical staff and the K-20 Network Operations Center to implement, upgrade, and troubleshoot K-20 internet connectivity. While based in our Renton main office, this position may require day travel to supported sites within our service area.
PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts, charter schools and state-approved private schools in Washington. Educational Service Districts, created by the legislature, are an essential regional delivery system for early learning and K-12 services in the state. PSESD is committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education.
Minimum Qualifications
• Associates and/or vocational school degree (or higher), with focus on computer networking (High School/GED and progressively responsible job-related experience may substitute for Associates or Vocational School degree)
• Experience managing/supporting Windows-based physical/virtual server environments
• Cisco / Advanced Microsoft (or equivalent) certifications in relevant areas
Preferred Qualifications (Resume should specifically address any experience meeting the preferred qualifications)
• Experience managing/coordinating network implementation projects
• Experience supporting Citrix
• Experience managing WAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure
• Experience managing IP telephone systems
This full time, year ‘round position is based in Renton.
Salary: $64,144 - $74,387/year.
Candidate offers consider experience, qualifications and internal equity.
Excellent benefits/ retirement package, including 11 paid holidays, participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System and tax-sheltered annuity plan, and the opportunity to work in a friendly and customer-centric environment.
PSESD strives to have a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
PSESD is committed to non-discrimination in all aspects of its education programs and employment practices. The agency prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its education programs and employment practices against any employee, applicant, student, intern or volunteer because of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, language, immigrant, refugee, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, veteran or military status, physical, sensory, or mental disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. It is the policy of the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) to employ persons on the basis of experience, training and merit, and to provide equal access of agency facilities to designated youth groups. Puget Sound ESD complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws as may pertain thereto. The administrator for Human Resources and Organizational Development will serve as the compliance officer for this policy and also serves as the Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and Section 504 Coordinator.