Network Engineer

Network Engineer JobID: 3145

• Position Type:

  InformationTechnology

• Date Posted:

  1/13/2026

• Location:

  Lincoln Center (Administration Offices)

Senior Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer for Helena School District, you would be responsible for operating, maintaining, and participating in the design and delivery of the district’s information systems

to achieve an effective, consistent, and efficient learning environment for both students and staff. This position facilitates academic achievement through the operations of a robust and reliable infrastructure that supports current and future technologies.

Some of what you will do:

• Management of security systems to include but not limited to firewalls, VPN, content filters and network-based security.

• Establish, configure and troubleshoot voice and data networks for districtwide use.

• Perform complex computing environment build-outs, user training, installation, maintenance and support with emphasis on documentation of operating procedures and processes.

• Maintain and extend systemwide reliability through active monitoring and deciphering of error logs and reported network issues. Conduct regular tests for speed, security and reliability.

• Independently perform hands on technical troubleshooting and take appropriate corrective action to resolve. Troubleshooting techniques may include interaction with vendors in performing dynamic testing.

• Provide escalated technical support to the application infrastructure that runs on the Windows servers, this includes but is not limited to Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, DNS, DCHP, etc.

• Ensure storage networks (CPU/Memory/Storage/Network connectivity/etc.) are within capacity limits and functioning, planning for and implementing changes to remediate for maximum proactivity.

• Manage licenses for infrastructure related hardware and software ensuring compliance with license requirements.

• Stay current on best practices to evaluate and recommend improvements to procedures and practices to protect data’s confidentiality, integrity and availability.

The successful candidate will have:

• Associate's degree in computer engineering, computer science, business or related field and seven (7) years of experience in information systems and network administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District.

• Experience managing a computer environment including but not limited to: information systems, infrastructure (servers and networking), storage networks, management tools (RSAT secure crt, etc.,, desktop applications, security systems, audio and video notification systems (bell, intercom, paging, emergency), and/or telephony systems.

• Experience implementing and servicing a robust and reliable network of over 5000 users both internal and external in a multi-site environment.

This position is on-site and not eligible for telework.

Starting salary is $77,333.26-$86,664.76 per year depending on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply Complete the online application to include a cover letter and resume.

This position will remain open until filled and applications are accepted immediately. Question? Email recruit@helenaschools.or (recruit@helenaschools.org) g or contact Human Resources at (406) 324-2012. Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.

• The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation, a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email recruit@helenaschools.org or call (406) 324-2010. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.