Network and Systems Administrator

National Cathedral School (NCS) is hiring a full-time Network and Systems Administrator to begin July 1, 2025. This position provides lead support for the school’s computing, network and systems infrastructure as a member of the school’s technology team. The Network and Systems Administrator will report to and work in collaboration with the Head of Technology to ensure technology is implemented in a manner that supports the mission of the school. Based on experience, the salary for this position ranges from $80,000-$100,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package along with support for professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages, maintains, and optimizes the NCS network infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, architecture, configuration, hardware, wiring, HPE/Aruba network switching, monitoring connectivity and performance, troubleshooting and resolving problems.
• Manages and maintains the daily operations of NCS technology systems including, but not limited to:
  • physical and virtual computing systems (VMWare)
  • wired and wireless infrastructure (HPE/Aruba, Extreme Networks)
  • database management (Blackbaud)
  • backup and disaster recovery systems (Veeam and Google Workspace for Education)
  • network security (Darktrace)
  • user account management (Microsoft Azure/Entra and Google Workspace for Education)
  • email management (Google Workspace for Education)
  • firewall management (Watchguard)
  • print management (Google Workspace for Education and PaperCut)
  • phone system management (Zoom)
  • video surveillance system management
  • audio/visual multimedia management
  • direct user support
• Support student Chromebooks and faculty/staff Windows laptops
• Manages and tests data backup services
• Maintains and coordinates vendor support for security cameras.
• Performs program and application installations, updates, etc.
• Creates and/or maintains accurate and complete documentation of the network.
• Coordinates with, and serves as point-of-contact for, network vendors and related service providers.
• Collaborates with members of the PECF Core Tech team to ensure NCS technology integrates and/or is coordinated with other institutions of the Cathedral Close.
• Responds to user support requests
• Ensures technology subscriptions, contracts, and licenses remain current
• Maintains an awareness of best practices of existing and emerging technologies
• In addition, there is the opportunity to lead student-facing work in some capacity.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of IT network management experience, preferably in an academic environment.
• Proficiency in managing a Microsoft 365 domain.
• Proficiency in managing a Google Workspace.
• Proficiency in managing Windows, ChromeOS, and limited quantities of MacOS, iPadOS devices in a network environment
• Proficiency managing level 2 and level 3 network switches (HPE and Aruba)
• Designing and managing a wireless network across multiple SSIDs
• Experience managing across multiple Microsoft and Google domains/networks
• Ability to collaborate with other network managers and IT directors at other institutions.
• Experience identifying, and collaborating with outside IT support vendors
• Project management skills
• Ability to manage IT systems and projects in line with budget requirements
• Ability to provide support to end users holding a variety of skill sets
• Working with, and as a member of, a team supporting a variety of hardware, software, and systems including, printers, projectors, emergency notification systems, school information systems, printer management, etc.
• Highly professional and ethical standards for handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Desire to learn new technologies.
• Availability for occasional after-hours work.