Position Title:             NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

(EMAIL COLLABORATION SPECIALIST)

Division: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(IT Infrastructure)

Grade: IT4 

Annual

(Exempt)

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Function – Responsible for troubleshooting, provisioning, administering, designing and maintaining APS Active Directory environment. Must fully understand the use and purpose of group policy objects, containers and OU's.   Responsible for upgrading, installing, implementing, deploying and performing preventive maintenance on Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and 2008 domain controllers, and member servers. Must be proficient with installation, configuration and management of network utilities, DNS, DHCP, WINS and Microsoft Exchange 2003 and 2010 Servers.

Level Characteristics – Analytical thinking, ability to organize work in a precise manner, solves problems using clear logic from problem definition to solution, ability to concentrate for long periods of time, and is relentless in pursuit of meaningful solutions. Is able to identify areas where other expertise is required and is willing to be self-directed in gaining knowledge and seeking help. Someone at this level is self-motivated, learns quickly, follows instructions precisely, and documents his/her work carefully.

 

Relationships –  This position reports the IT Communications Technical Manager.   Works under the general oversight of a Manager within IT. Also works closely with others in IT Infrastructure, IT Information Services, IT Applications, APS Business Units, all APS Schools, and many external vendors and service providers. Provides technical direction to the junior (Analyst).

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

% OF TIME

Design, Build, Configure, Install, Monitor and Support the Email (Microsoft Exchange) Systems for the entire school district.

30%

Design, Build, Configure, Install, Monitor and Support the Identity Management (Microsoft Active Directory) Systems for the entire school district./

30%

Design, Configure, Manage and Monitor Single Sign On and overall Identity Lifecycle Management for the entire school district.

10%

Install, Configure, Test and Update Email and Directory Services Servers, Operating Systems and related enterprise-class software and monitoring systems for the entire school district.

10%

Provides Infrastructure Support for Enterprise and Student Applications, including meeting with Business and Application Owners to define requirements prior to project implementation.

10%

Creates and Updates Documentation and Diagrams for the Email and Identity Management Environments and ensures Audit Compliance.

5%

Delivers services in his/her area of expertise as called upon by IT management, in support of the mission and goals of APS.

5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Title:              NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

(EMAIL COLLABORATION SPECIALIST)

 

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education:

Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or any equivalent discipline.

Work Experience:

5 years of experience as a senior level active directory and exchange server engineer, and 2 years of management experience

Impact of Actions:

Makes recommendations or decisions that usually affect the assigned department, others outside of the assigned department, and the entire school district.

Certifications/Licenses:

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and Exchange 2003/2010 certifications preferred.

Decision Making:

Manager or Director is available on an “as needed” basis to establish general objectives; independent judgment is required.

Internal Communication:

Requires regular contact within department and other departments.

External Communication:

Requires regular contact with contractors, vendors and manufacturers.

Managerial Skills:

Responsible for orienting and training others; acts as a lead or senior.

Technology Application:

Applies, recommends and implements advanced technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of multiple divisions.

Responsibility for the welfare of others:

Rarely (1 time per month).

 

 

Position Title:           NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

(EMAIL COLLABORATION SPECIALIST)

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Knowledge of the following:

·        Knowledge of cabling, basic routing, communications equipment, Ethernet cabling and active directory and exchange network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP and LDAP), patch panels, fiber optic cabling and testing, troubleshooting and security procedures is required.

 

Skills in the following:

·        Demonstrated ability to apply the concepts and commands required to install, configure and troubleshoot active directory and exchange server applications in multi-protocol a district wide network environment with centralized server management control.

·        Ability to liaison with team members and vendors in an effort to maintain immediate response to critical requirements resulting from analysis of current specification data on assigned systems.

 

Abilities in the following:

·        Ability to organize work in a precise manner

·        Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

 

 

 

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

 

Optimistic, energetic and passionate

 

 

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT

 

Typically sitting at a desk or table

Sitting, stooping, reaching, lifting, walking,

hearing/listening, seeing/observing.