Network Operations Specialist
Arlington Heights, IL

Job Description

The Network Operations Specialist assists the Director of Technology Services in implementing the overall data connectivity requirements for the district. The Network Operations Specialist maintains and upgrades the District 214 local and wide area networking facility at Forest View Educational Center. The Network Operations Specialist works closely with other district technology staff in maintaining the network services throughout the district.

Specific Duties:

* Implements and maintains the equipment necessary to provide District 214 with connectivity for IP protocols between Forest View and the six high schools, and high-speed IP connectivity between Forest View and the Internet. Advises and assists the DistrictTechnology Services Supervisor in the incorporation of cable and wireless technologies into this plan.
* Implements and maintains the equipment necessary to provide Local Area Networking in each of the buildings including Ethernet and other technologies.
* Implements and maintains the District 214 Internet Services facility, including management of UNIX Internet servers and DNS. Coordinates and manages the distribution of IP addresses throughout the District.
* Maintains and supports servers and cloud infrastructure for District 214.
* Coordinates, supervises, and assists Internet content developers in the incorporation of security, management, administration, and content systems into the District 214 Internet Services facility.
* Supports, recommends and enforces Information Security Policies.
* Implements and maintains the equipment necessary to provide secure remote access to district resources.
* Maintains and manages the VoIP telephone system infrastructure.
* Provides appropriate documentation on all systems and procedures relevant to networking and Internet technologies.
* Design and implement short and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
* Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports.
* Establish best practices and policies for installing, configuring, and maintaining the districts LAN/WAN infrastructure.

Qualifications:

* Advanced experience and knowledge with Networking protocols and concepts.
* Experience and knowledge with Storage Area Networks.
* Experience with virtualization technologies.
* Experience with different types of ethernet cabling, fiber cabling, fiber connections and their limitations.
* Experience with Cisco routing and switching equipment, wireless access points and VoIP.
* Relevant Cisco certifications or experience.
* Experience with Network Performance Optimization.
* Experience with Active Directory.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Full Year Assignment

SALARY: Supervisory Salary Schedule - Grade 3: $71,987 - $86,384 (To be adjusted for 2019-2020); Plus Excellent Benefits Package

EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2019

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an application; all candidates are required to upload the following:

* Cover letter which includes a brief statement describing qualifications for the position;
* Resume listing personal data, education, training, and experience; and
* Three current letters of reference

Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.

Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS. The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS system gives you five (5) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.

The current RIVS interview cycle began in March 2017. If you previously completed this interview it is still valid and satisfies the digital interview requirement for submission of application.

If you previously received an invitation and didn't complete the interview you will need to request an extension. Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."