Systems Administrator
Description
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Network & Systems Administrator
This position offices in-person, on campus
ROLE SUMMARY
The Network & Systems Administrator at Valor Christian High School serves as a subject matter expert in helping the Director of Technology Services meet the mission, vision, and goals of the department and school by recommending, installing, configuring, and maintaining IT systems. These systems include but are not limited to, phone, email, internet, file storage, wired and wireless networking, and safety and security systems.
This role also serves as a technical support representative to help the team in meeting their objectives, especially during busy times of the year. Additionally, this position offers opportunities for professional development and industry certifications to further advance the knowledge, skills and abilities specific to this position.
Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
- Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
- Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
- Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
- Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community
- Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
- Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
- Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
- Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide support and installation of the campus-wide wireless and wired network infrastructure, including Aruba Central and associated wired/wireless infrastructure, Cisco, and Juniper hardware
- Maintain the campus WAN infrastructure ensuring security and regulatory compliance
- Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of school-wide technology infrastructure, including servers, network devices, cloud services, and end-user devices (e.g., desktops, laptops, tablets)
- Comprehensive knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN), virtualized and physical server administration, VoIP phone systems, and cloud-based technologies including Google Workspace and Microsoft 365/Azure
- Assist the Director of Technology Services in planning for and executing maintenance and upgrades of the entire network infrastructure
- Monitor the school’s network for security vulnerabilities and performance issues, troubleshooting and resolving problems promptly
- Respond to network outages and issues
- Ensure proper backups and disaster recovery procedures are in place to protect critical school data and systems
Manage Campus and Cloud Server Infrastructure
- Provide support and installation of the campus-wide server infrastructure, including Windows physical servers and VMs, Linux servers, and associated Nutanix virtualized infrastructure
- Ensure data resiliency and backups utilizing Veeam and Nutanix backup systems
- Manage and configure Windows Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP
- Apply industry-standard cybersecurity best practices to harden network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, against emerging cyber threats.
- Ensure regular patching and maintenance of all servers and hardware
- Ensure security and regulatory compliance on all server systems
Manage Critical Security Infrastructure
- Provide support and configuration oversight of campus access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection
- Ensure continual operation of campus integrations with automated paging alerts, emergency notifications, and display messaging
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
- Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
- Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
- Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
- Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
- Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
- Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
- Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
- Be a ‘culture- keeper’
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
- Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
- Demonstrate teachability and receptive to feedback
- Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
- Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
RELATIONSHIPS
- Director of Technology Services
- IT department team members
- Director of Safety and Security
- Outside contractors and vendors
- Safety and Security Committee members
- Valor Center Technical personnel
RESULTS
The server and network infrastructure maintain a smooth operation with minimal downtime for the school. All employees and students enjoy high-speed reliable connectivity allowing for maximum productivity and efficiency. Cybersecurity is prioritized ensuring the school is guarded from external and internal attacks.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, computer science, information technology or related field required
- Experience in the nonprofit and/or educational sector is preferred
- Demonstrable 3 years of experience managing a complex network/server infrastructure environment (Certifications will be considered as a replacement for experience)
- Knowledge of Juniper, Cisco, Ubiquiti, Netgate, and Aruba networking hardware
- Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure Active Directory, including Microsoft 365 apps and services
- Experience working in a hybrid environment of Windows and Mac operating systems
- Knowledge of Nutanix virtualization and Veeam backup solutions
- Knowledge of Genetec Security Center a plus
- Experience working with audio and video distribution systems a plus
- Experience working with Google G-Suite a plus
Skills/Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to accuracy
- High level of attention to detail
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
POSITION TYPE: C: Year-round schedule. 12-Month Calendar. This position offices in-person, on campus.
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Director of Technology Services
BENEFITS
- Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal days
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch
PAY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000
START DATE: February 4th, 2025