Network Support Specialist

**To Apply, please go to https://www.skitsap.wednet.edu/domain/52**

DAYS PER YEAR: 260 Calendar HOURS PER DAY: 8.0

The South Kitsap School District is located in the City of Port Orchard, Washington, on the west side of Puget Sound. It’s hard to miss the majestic view of the Olympic mountains or the glimmering lights of the Seattle skyline. We’re a network of worldclass educators committed to making a different for each student every day. The successes we enjoy are due to our teachers and support staff connecting with children and instilling a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

South Kitsap School District provides ample professional development opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, a generous leave package, and opportunities for mentorship and suppport. We’re committed to your growth and success. We provide a dynamic workplace for big thinkers, go getters, and change makers. We look forward to hearing from you!

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The South Kitsap School District is looking for a Network Support Specialist to administer a variety of technical IT systems primarily focused on SERVER administration in a Microsoft Active Directory network. This position works under the direction of the Supervisor of Network Services, to support district-wide operations of IT services; this position works with department and district staff, and students to analyze and resolve problems with end-user devices (including desktop PCs and peripherals), most often at an advanced troubleshooting level; assists with server growth and disaster recovery planning; provides leadership and project management for IT-related projects working with customers, staff and vendors; develops standards and processes to automate, streamline and increase the speed of delivering IT service in a useable and customer friendly way.

Given the broad range of skills and knowledge needed in these areas, some specific tasks and duties vary based on work assignment.

• SERVER -Administers centralized IT services including Microsoft Active Directory (applications, accounts, files, printers, security policies…), e-mail, database, web filtering and desktop automation.

The work assignment for this position will be primarily SERVER focused. These are some of the projects that in the queue for this position; finishing up a VMware 5.5 install, planning for a VMware 6.x upgrade, planning and upgrading the AD domain to 2012, continuing work on Office 365 and Google Cloud integration and continuing work on Windows ADFS and SAML SSO Automation and migrating Windows Update Service to 2012.

Functions:

• Implements, supports and maintains common network services (e.g. Ethernet and TCP/IP based networking, network management tools, Microsoft Active Directory and Web services) for the purpose of providing and maintaining a dependable, cost effective and standards based network.
• Works directly with end users, IT staff and vendors for the purpose of providing second level support for PCs, peripherals, video conferencing and telephone devices, end user computing and communications equipment; implementing projects; performing system upgrades and resolving problems.
• Manage, implement and monitor security practices to appropriately protect network infrastructure for the purpose of providing a safe and reliable network for staff and students.
• Design, install, configure, monitor, maintain, and document consistent and reliable system backups for the purpose of supporting disaster recovery, change management and end-user file recovery.
• Assist district leadership as needed with investigations of user activity and use of the district network resources for the purpose of helping the district meet local, state and federal legal requirements for information gathering and discovery; and identifying violations of district policy.
• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge for the purpose of providing the most efficient services to the district.
• Server- Design, install, configure, secure, monitor, maintain, document, backup and repair the district’s server hardware, software and application infrastructure (e.g. physical and virtual hardware, operating systems and disk storage, MS Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, file and print servers; centralized processes and services for network, server and desktop applications; centralized e-mail, database ,spam filter and web filter) for the purpose of providing and maintaining a dependable, cost effective and standards based network.
• Models the District’s and Network Team’s core mission, vision and values for the purpose of creating an efficient and effective working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of providing and maintaining a dependable, cost effective and standards based network; and to help the district succeed in its mission. –

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Ability to think through and resolve complex problems while under pressure using a logical trouble shooting process;
• Ability to plan, organize, deal with changing priorities and work under pressure to efficiently complete goals and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrate initiative and sound decision making abilities;
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively and clearly (both orally and in writing), including development of staff and client documentation;
• Group facilitation and leadership for presenting information, working through issues, and achieving consensus;
• Developing strong vendor relationships to meet customer, department and district needs;
• Ongoing professional development in areas of technology, education, customer service and leadership;
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment;
• Ability to keep up-to-date on computer technology and advances in the computer industry including regulations and policies. * KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:
• Thorough working knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing and switching, OSI communications model;
• Familiar with packet filtering, protocol analysis, and firewall security concepts; Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of current network operating systems (Windows, Linux);
• Understanding of network services, computer applications, operating systems and desktop computers in a Microsoft Active Directory environment and how they interrelate;
• Server hardware; Familiar with computer environmental system needs; System backup practices; DOS Batch programming; Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML); Computer security practices;

Working Environment:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 65% sitting, 5% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Expertise:

• Expertise to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks.

Experience:

• Job related experience is required.
• Server: two years verifiable experience working in an enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environment.

Education:

• Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related area.

Required Testing:

• None Specified

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with driving record acceptable to District.
• Server: Current Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA); additional Microsoft certifications preferred (SQL, Exchange, etc.).

Continuing Education/Training:

• Must maintain valid Washington State Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to District.

Clearances:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance

Union membership or representation fee is a requirement for employment.

Passing the required district tests is a prerequisite for consideration for Clerical, Paraeducator and Playground Attendant positions (review EACH job posting for specific testing requirements). To register, follow the instructions on the district testing information page of our district website.

Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skitsap.wednet.edu and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074

The South Kitsap School District #402 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guides or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator

Shelby MacMeekin

2689 Hoover Ave SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366

(360) 443-3626

Section 504 Coordinator

Robin Christman

2689 Hoover Ave SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366

(360) 443-3627

Compliance Coordinator/ADA

Misty Dieffenbach

2689 Hoover Ave SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366

360) 874-7080

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26.68 to $29.84 /hour