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Princeton Day School is seeking a Senior Network and Systems Administrator to start prior to the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.  Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer and partnering with the Director of Technical Services, the Senior Network and Systems Administrator takes ownership in ensuring success in all areas of information technology at PDS. The incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing a network to support the school’s goals, and for ensuring its effective operation and maintenance.  They also perform hands-on network administration, and provide high level technical expertise and support to teammates and customers.  Serving as the organization’s Information Security Officer, the Senior Network and Systems Administrator develops security policy, assures that solutions adhere to policy, assesses and communicates risk, educates the school community on matters of information security, and performs other security related tasks.  The Senior Network and Systems Administrator is a service-oriented team player who embraces both strategy and operations.  They welcome new ideas, seek out technologies that will best serve the school, and thoughtfully propose, implement, secure, maintain and support these technologies.

The Senior Network and Systems Administrator will be a positive presence in the department and the school. They will be eager to jump in when help is needed, and to learn new skills. They will be a good communicator who puts those needing help at ease.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES (ABILITIES)

• Supervises third parties and contracted personnel involved with school network. May ultimately supervise other FTEs.
• Assures the creation, existence, quality, and accuracy of necessary server and network related documentation. Maintains full, current documentation for all systems and processes.
• Professionally represents the IT department while serving on committees, work groups, etc.
• Efficiently manages all aspects of assigned projects, from requirement gathering through design and implementation. Projects may range from small to large scale.
• Provides excellent service to IT customers through system availability, technical support, training, and highly effective communication.
• Effectively communicates with all internal and external constituents at all levels in order to successfully perform duties.
• May supervise other staff and/or external contractors. Must be a capable leader among peers, eager to move the team forward, even when not in an official leadership role.
• Supports IT teammates in their tasks, acting as a mentor when appropriate.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding telecommunications systems.
• Supports escalated workstation issues when appropriate.
• Maintains effective working relationships with the IT staff and the school community. Collaborates well with team and across community.
• Participates actively in technology planning and operational activities to ensure IT objectives are addressed.
• Willing and eager to take on diverse tasks and responsibilities as needed.
• Maintains current skills through training, research, peer networking, etc.
• Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

For further information, view the job posting on the Princeton Day School website:  https://www.pds.org/about-princeton-day-school/careers

Princeton Day School aspires to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued.  We believe that in actively cultivating such an environment, we foster intellectual, social and emotional growth for all of our constituents.  In order to be considered, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of at least three references to hr@pds.org.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology or a related field strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications preferred (Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, MCSE, etc.)
• Must hold information security certification or obtain within agreed timeframe upon accepting position (Security+, CASP, SSCP, or CISSP).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills, written and oral.
• Superior time management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience in enterprise system administration in a complex, high availability environment; preferably on Mac OSX and Windows platforms supporting Windows, Mac OS and iOS devices.
• Experience with LAN/WAN routing and switching technologies, and wired and wireless network infrastructure. Must include network design, management and support.
• Thorough understanding of security issues and best practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems efficiently and completely.
• Experience with virtualization technology and storage area networks.
• Ability to negotiate with, work with, and manage vendors.
• Maturity of judgment; ability to resolve/mediate problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Experience effectively documenting IT systems and procedures.
• Ability to present and explain technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Able to maintain calm and focus under pressure.
• Successful experience in planning and managing projects.
• Willingness to be available at all time for emergencies, work long hours, weekends, and on holidays when required.