Systems Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: Service Center - Webster Groves, MO 63119, Position Type: Full Time, POSITION SUMMARY: The Systems Engineer is the district’s highest-level technical contributor, responsible for the design, configuration, and ongoing integrity of core infrastructure, including networking, servers, identity management, endpoint management, and security tooling. This role functions with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to own complex technical domains from end-to-end, from planning through implementation and documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Network Administration

Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Layer 2 and 3 switching, VLAN segmentation, IP routing, and fiber backhaul between sites
Manage enterprise firewall platforms including policy creation and management, in addition to ongoing security posture maintenance
Administer wireless infrastructure using centrally managed controllers, including deployment of access points, coverage planning, and performance troubleshooting
Maintain and enforce network access control policies
Configure and manage content filtering systems aligned to instructional and security requirements

Server and Systems Administration

Administer and maintain district servers, including Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, and related services
Manage district backup and recovery systems, ensuring data integrity and documented recovery procedures

Identity & Endpoint Management

Administer Active Directory and Google Workspace, including group policy management, organizational unit structure, and access delegation
Manage endpoint platforms including Windows device imaging and deployment

Support district’s information security posture through proactive monitoring, patching, and endpoint protection
Maintain working knowledge of FERPA and student data privacy agreements as they apply to systems configurations
Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience in a comparable role
Minimum of 2-5 years experience administering enterprise or organizational network/systems infrastructure
Experience in K-12 districts or similarly complex multi-site environments is strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking: switching, routing, VLANs, IPAM, and spanning tree
Next-gen firewall features and policy design
Wireless network design and centrally managed controller platforms
Windows Server administration
Google Workspace administration
Endpoint management platforms(SCCM, Intune, etc.)
ChromeOS administration
Ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Collaborative approach to problem-solving
Adaptability to dynamic environment where priorities and technologies evolve regularly

This position is based in the District Technology department/office but requires occasional travel between school sites.

WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT

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