The following is a range of anticipated tasks to be performed:
· Plan, design, prepare specifications, and assist in evaluation of procurements to implement local and campus area networks, and instructional labs.
· Assist in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting network hardware, software, ancillary services, and network communication gateways to other computing environments.
· Make recommendations for modifications and enhancements to networks.
· Assist in developing criteria for utilization of network monitoring software.
· Assist in developing methods and criteria for network traffic data collection and analysis.
· Assist in network operations, and in identifying and resolving network (and component) operating problems with other Vendors and local school/school district staff.
· Provide supporting expertise to other technical staff members in installing and configuring network equipment and in resolving user and systems problems.
· Provide assistance in managing e-mail servers, including archival of e-mail and spam management.
· Provide assistance with the migration/conversion of e-mail services to new hardware and/or software.
· Provide assistance with server upgrades and consolidation.
· Provide a consistent resource to schools and school districts during periods of technology coordinator turnover/attrition.
· Support and troubleshoot video conferencing solutions.
· Assist school districts during their long-range technology planning efforts.
· Provide network security assessments.
· The scope of this LOC does not include application software support, such as de-bugging, enhancements and ad hoc report generation.
On-site only - but currently working remotely amid COVID-19
Required Skills : -
Microsoft Active Directory 2012 R2 (or higher) experience
Microsoft Exchange 2013 (or higher) experience
Microsoft Server 2012 R2 (or higher) experience
Routing and switching experience
Google G Suite and/or Microsoft Office 365
Wireless/Wi-Fi Networking Experience
Experience implementing audio-visual communications (video conferencing) using H.323 protocol
Experience developing and delivering technical training in a classroom setting
Project management experience for hardware and software implementation projects
WAN, LAN and network design experience, including development of layouts and specifications
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE), Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator (MCITP- SA), or Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator (MCITP-EA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with experience including, but not limited to, connecting into routers via PCs and laptops, examining interfaces, pinging, and tracing routes; and basic IP configuration
Microsoft Windows 7 and 10 experience
Mac OS 10.11 or higher
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or higher
Server and workstation virtualization experience
Firewall configuration experience
Experience in MDM technologies for setting up and managing devices on and off campus such as Google Admin Console, Intune for Education, JAMF, etc.
Experience in setting up and managing a web filter for devices on and off campus
Experience in implementing remote support solutions for devices on or off campus
Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing
Ability to interact with functional users and technical staff regarding business and information technology needs
Ability to listen and solve problems
Ability to create and maintain documentation
Ability to quickly and efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects
Ability to effectively work with team members in multiple geographic locations throughout Mississippi
Required Certifications
Security Certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Sys Admin, Audit, Network, and Security (SANS), and COMPTIA Security Plus
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE), Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator (MCITP- SA), or Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator (MCITP-EA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with experience including, but not limited to, connecting into routers via PCs and laptops, examining interfaces, pinging and tracing routes; and basic IP configuration
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $42.00 per hour
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