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.

The National Cathedral School is grounded in the Episcopal promise to honor the dignity of every human being.  We believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community fosters intellectual excellence and empathy needed to amplify the collective power of young women to enrich and improve a dynamic world.  We therefore seek candidates who will embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure a strongly connected and engaged community in and outside of the classroom.

Interested candidates should send an electronic application that includes a brief cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of three to five references. Please submit these materials as one combined attachment, in Word or pdf format, with “Network Systems Administrator” in the subject line to: NCSemployment@ncs.org.

About National Cathedral School

NCS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. All faculty are involved in the life of the school through a variety of means such as leading a club, coaching a sport, or serving on a committee. Additionally, community members attend school functions, including but not limited to chapel and cathedral services, assemblies, and special events. National Cathedral School serves 587 students in grades 4 through 12. Faculty and staff are curious intellectually, flexible, and collaborative, and they view education as an engaging vocation. Our students are engaged, fun, and kind, and they love to be challenged and viewed as confident individuals. Faculty and staff maintain a lively conversation about the meaning of an excellent education, an interest in pedagogy, and innovative uses of technology. As an Episcopal school, NCS welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths while maintaining a close identity with Washington National Cathedral's commitment to being a house of prayer for all people.

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