Network Administrator - Syracuse City School District : Job Details

Classified - Classified Positions - Other (Classified) Job Number 230####### Start Date Open Date 10/09/2024 Closing Date ABOUT OUR DISTRICT The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered hard to serve for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The work involves responsibility for administering the operation of a wide and/or local area network computer system and providing technical systems support in the development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of network computer systems, equipment, and software. Under the general supervision of a higher level administrator, an employee in this class performs network system functions which involve adding users; defining, establishing and enforcing security access to data; identifying device and access paths and availability; configuring network hardware; and customizing applications to ensure proper functioning in a network environment. An employee in this class may oversee other technical staff who are involved in network functions. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Administers the operation and maintenance of local area network (LAN)/wide area network (WAN).
• Plans, develops, and implements procedures for the installation and maintenance of PCs, network software, printers, and other LAN/WAN related equipment.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software malfunctions.
• Supports agency LAN/WAN users; sets up new users with user Ids, group objects, passwords and log in scripts.
• Trains users in such aspects of LAN/WAN operation as logging into the network, accessing files, and using LAN printers.
• Provides support to agency users in a variety of software packages.
• Installs and configures client workstations.
• Installs hardware such as RAM upgrades and network interface cards. Installs software. Installs, configures and administers network printers.
• Troubleshoots printer malfunctions.
• Administers security for the local area network.
• Controls user access to files.
• Maintains a secure environment for the server and LAN/WAN communication equipment.
• Creates and administers the local area network file system.
• Purges deleted files from the server.
• Plans and implements procedures for the recovery and incremental, daily, and full back up of local area network files and data.
• Maintains the database and documentation of all local area network equipment and software.
• May oversee and direct the work of technical staff engaged in network functions.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) administration.
• Thorough knowledge of network hardware and software.
• Ability to analyze, diagnose and correct network issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with network users, technical personnel and vendors.
• Ability to provide documentation for network activities and operations.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a closely related field and one (1) year of work experience in network related support activities; or,

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associates Degree or higher in Computer Science or a closely related field and three (3) years of work experience in network related support activities; or,

Five (5) years of work experience in network related support activities; or

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• All candidates must be reachable on the current Onondaga County Civil Service eligibility list for this title OR be currently working in this title to be considered.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

WORKING HOURS: This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position is full-time. This position is non-exempt. SALARY: The current SCSD starting salary for this position is $88,510 per the Unit 9 contract. The Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this position can be viewed by clicking here. Job Description View Attachment