Santa Ana Unified School District
Network Engineer
Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
About the Employer
Founded in 1888, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is the second largest school district in Orange County serving approximately 36,000 students and the 2nd largest employer in Santa Ana, providing job opportunities to approximately 5,000 employees. SAUSD is comprised of 34 Elementary, 6 Intermediate, 4 Alternative Educational Options, 6 High Schools, 1 dependent charter, 1 child development center, 2 early childhood education programs and 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Regional Program K-6.
SAUSD is committed to providing each of its students with a high-quality education, rigorous and advanced programs, and a nurturing, safe environment with state-of-the-art facilities, 21st century learning and technology, and a direct pathway to college upon graduation. Our district proudly boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state of California.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Santa Ana Unified School District
Network Engineer
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general direction of the Director of Information Technology (IT), and/or designee, plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the communication network and operational aspects of the information services of the district. Responsible for the technical repairs, maintenance, and service of all information systems equipment and other network maintenance applications throughout the district. Provide technical support for district computer and computer related equipment. Participate in the planning, purchasing, installation, and servicing of such equipment.
REPRESENTITIVE DUTIES:
Maintenance of the information and network systems, including planning, coordinating and may lead Information System Technicians.
E
Analyze network and other system hardware problems and coordinate their remedy.
E
Provide technical support and troubleshooting to wide area network issues, including telecommunications and end-user problem relating to the network (i.e., e-mail problems, Internet access problems, etc).
E
Work with supervisors and administrators to determine network growth, use, and maintenance.
E
Review proposed hardware and networking revisions and advise on same.
E
Monitor progress and prepare reporting on network and operations status.
E
Assure maintenance of information system equipment using both in-house personnel and with outside vendors.
E
Coordinate Information System operations with schools, departments, and outside agencies.
E
Ensure availability of necessary supplies, materials, and equipment to provide quality system support.
E
Network Engineer (CONTINUED)
REPRESENTITIVE DUTIES: (CONTINUED)
Conduct formal training on diverse technological subjects for Information System Department personnel, including training for backup procedures and other network maintenance applications.
E
Work with team to design, and install new computer equipment and networks.
E
Install network operating system and application software, perform upgrades for same.
E
Work with Management team to develop/review procedures and system controls to achieve maximum efficiency and security.
E
Work with school site instructional staff to support their network needs in the classroom and computer labs.
E
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, capabilities, operation and configuration of Servers, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Internet Filters, SANS and related equipment.
Integrating information transfer, sharing, and communications among differing computer systems. Various hardware platforms.
Supporting and troubleshooting operating systems and devices on file services, Microsoft platforms, Macintosh and Windows workstations.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate effectively (orally and written) with individuals and groups.
Teach computer skills to others.
Troubleshoot operating systems and file servers, etc.
Analyze data to identify software and hardware problems.
Effectively use manuals to solve problems.
Communicate effectively with software/hardware vendors to identify and resolve problems.
Obtain price quotes, make comparisons and informed specification decisions.
Demonstrate physical ability sufficient enough to lift computer equipment (computers, monitors, printers, etc.).
Perform the essential functions of the job.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Network Engineer (CONTINUED)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of any combination of a college education, training, and/or experience which demonstrate ability to perform the essential representative duties of the job.
Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) highly desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Information Technology (IT) environment.
Noise from equipment operation.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The work may require routinely lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a physical examination and drug screen certifying this ability.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Board Approved:
Requirements / Qualifications
THE DOCUMENTS SPECIFIED MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT:
High School Diploma or equivalentCollege Transcripts five (5) years of any combination of a college education, training
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) highly desirableValid California driver's license required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:• Any combination equivalent to an Associate's degree or coursework in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a closely related field.• Five (5) years or more of recent, progressively responsible computer experience using a variety of computer software and operating systems in a network environment and coordinatinghelp desk services including e-mail.
Founded in 1888, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is the second largest school district in Orange County serving approximately 36,000 students and the 2nd largest employer in Santa Ana, providing job opportunities to approximately 5,000 employees. SAUSD is comprised of 34 Elementary, 6 Intermediate, 4 Alternative Educational Options, 6 High Schools, 1 dependent charter, 1 child development center, 2 early childhood education programs and 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Regional Program K-6.
SAUSD is committed to providing each of its students with a high-quality education, rigorous and advanced programs, and a nurturing, safe environment with state-of-the-art facilities, 21st century learning and technology, and a direct pathway to college upon graduation. Our district proudly boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state of California.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Santa Ana Unified School District
Network Engineer
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general direction of the Director of Information Technology (IT), and/or designee, plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the communication network and operational aspects of the information services of the district. Responsible for the technical repairs, maintenance, and service of all information systems equipment and other network maintenance applications throughout the district. Provide technical support for district computer and computer related equipment. Participate in the planning, purchasing, installation, and servicing of such equipment.
REPRESENTITIVE DUTIES:
Maintenance of the information and network systems, including planning, coordinating and may lead Information System Technicians.
E
Analyze network and other system hardware problems and coordinate their remedy.
E
Provide technical support and troubleshooting to wide area network issues, including telecommunications and end-user problem relating to the network (i.e., e-mail problems, Internet access problems, etc).
E
Work with supervisors and administrators to determine network growth, use, and maintenance.
E
Review proposed hardware and networking revisions and advise on same.
E
Monitor progress and prepare reporting on network and operations status.
E
Assure maintenance of information system equipment using both in-house personnel and with outside vendors.
E
Coordinate Information System operations with schools, departments, and outside agencies.
E
Ensure availability of necessary supplies, materials, and equipment to provide quality system support.
E
Network Engineer (CONTINUED)
REPRESENTITIVE DUTIES: (CONTINUED)
Conduct formal training on diverse technological subjects for Information System Department personnel, including training for backup procedures and other network maintenance applications.
E
Work with team to design, and install new computer equipment and networks.
E
Install network operating system and application software, perform upgrades for same.
E
Work with Management team to develop/review procedures and system controls to achieve maximum efficiency and security.
E
Work with school site instructional staff to support their network needs in the classroom and computer labs.
E
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, capabilities, operation and configuration of Servers, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Internet Filters, SANS and related equipment.
Integrating information transfer, sharing, and communications among differing computer systems. Various hardware platforms.
Supporting and troubleshooting operating systems and devices on file services, Microsoft platforms, Macintosh and Windows workstations.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate effectively (orally and written) with individuals and groups.
Teach computer skills to others.
Troubleshoot operating systems and file servers, etc.
Analyze data to identify software and hardware problems.
Effectively use manuals to solve problems.
Communicate effectively with software/hardware vendors to identify and resolve problems.
Obtain price quotes, make comparisons and informed specification decisions.
Demonstrate physical ability sufficient enough to lift computer equipment (computers, monitors, printers, etc.).
Perform the essential functions of the job.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Network Engineer (CONTINUED)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of any combination of a college education, training, and/or experience which demonstrate ability to perform the essential representative duties of the job.
Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) highly desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Information Technology (IT) environment.
Noise from equipment operation.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The work may require routinely lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a physical examination and drug screen certifying this ability.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Board Approved:
Requirements / Qualifications
THE DOCUMENTS SPECIFIED MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT:
High School Diploma or equivalentCollege Transcripts five (5) years of any combination of a college education, training
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) highly desirableValid California driver's license required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:• Any combination equivalent to an Associate's degree or coursework in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a closely related field.• Five (5) years or more of recent, progressively responsible computer experience using a variety of computer software and operating systems in a network environment and coordinatinghelp desk services including e-mail.