Network Administrator

Network Administrator

JobID: 7785

• • Position Type:
    Administration

  • Date Posted:
    10/6/2026

  • Location:
    Facilities Building, Tolland Street

  • Closing Date:

    Open until filled

  TITLE: Network Administrator

  SALARY: $108,925 per year (Per Contract)

  The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

  Online Application

  Letter of Interest

  Resume

  Copy of Valid Certification and/or License

  Transcripts (if applicable)

  Three Current Letters of Recommendation

  Other: Letter of interest should include background information

  JOB# 258

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Knowledge and understand of the following technical systems:
     a) Server and Network operating systems including GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, Client and Server, IBM AI, Macintosh OS Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, DNS, and other systems maintained by the IT department.
     b) Network Hardware/Software including: VMware, Avaya switches, Cisco switches, Nortel routers, Nortel Passport 8600 series routing switches and Nortel Baystack switches.
     c) NEC PBs, Amcom 911.2. Excellent written and verbal skills.
  2. Good organizational and project management skills.
  3. Critical thinking skills and ability to evaluate and prioritize critical systems and workflow processes.
  4. Ability to work well within a team environment to provide top notch support to staff at the East Hartford Public Schools.
  5. Four-year degree in computer sciences or related fields.

  REPORTS TO: Chief information Officer

  JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Information Systems, the Network Administrator oversees telecommunications systems including voice, data and video communication. He/she manages the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of network systems, and will manage LAN and WAN performance as well as LAN and WAN security. Installs, maintains, monitors and troubleshoots all operations of the network structure. Evaluates vendor products, such as server hardware, server software and network hardware and recommends purchases to the Supervisor of Information Systems. Recommends and implements policies and standards that will ensure the reliability and security of the network as well as document the current network. Diagnoses and repairs problems as they arise. Attends meetings and provides feedback, support and coordination for projects involving IT related services.

  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Oversees the telecommunications systems including voice, data, and video communication.

  2. Evaluates and recommends vendor products.

  3. Supports technical staff in day-to-day functions.
     4 Recommends and implements policies and standards.

  4. Plans, design, installs and maintains network systems.

  5. Diagnoses and repairs problems as they arise, including problems arising after regular business hours.

  6. Assumes such other functions as may be determined or assigned by the Supervisor.

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months; salaried position. Represented by Local 818.

  EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on non-certified staff, per Local 818.

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