Network Architect-Administrator

Network Architect-Administrator JobID: 8917

• Position Type:

  Technology

• Date Posted:

  8/28/2025

• Location:

  Technology

Network Architect/Administrator

Administration Offices: Technology

40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year

Starting Wage: $1,649-2,050/week depending on experience + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:

Responsible for the operation of the ISD 709 computer network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, Internet, network servers, and system security. This responsibility includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure voice and video systems to support curriculum and administrative requirements. Supervise several network engineers and system specialists. Ensure that ISD 709 employees and students have access to high-quality, reliable systems, support, and services. Provides assistance to ISD 709 staff with network-related problems requiring expert troubleshooting and problem analysis, ensuring quality service, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. Provides monthly summary reports that would identify systems status, failures, deficiencies, and potential system issues. Coordinates, when necessary, direct assistance from manufacturers and vendors, including auditing and checking for accuracy vendor billing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year College or University in Computer Science, MIS, Business Technology plus either two years of experience as a Network Engineer/Network Administrator in a company with a staffing level of 750 or larger

• OR • Two-year Trade/Vocational School certification/degree in Networking/Technology plus four years of experience as a Network Engineer/Network Administrator in a company comparable with a staffing level of 750 or larger

• OR • Six years of experience as a Network Engineer/Network Administrator in a company comparable with a staffing level of 750 or larger

• AND

• Two years of supervisory experience.

• Training or experience supporting Cisco Network Infrastructure (telephony, switches, wireless, ISE, etc.) or the equivalent work experience in a Network Support position in a small to medium size company.

• Experience supporting Cisco Infrastructure (telephony, switches, wireless, ISE, etc.) • Ability to transport oneself to worksites throughout the District in a timely manner.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two or more of the following Cisco Certifications: CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Wireless, CCNP, CCNA Voice

• Two plus years supporting Cisco Telephony/VoIP, Cisco Emergency Responder/E911 and Cisco UCS Server/System

• Two plus years using Microsoft DHCP and two plus years supporting Microsoft DNS • Previous experience operating and maintaining a Network Access Control System (such as Cisco ISE)

• Prior K12 work experience

Certification and/or Licensure Requirements:

• Must have valid driver’s license (required)

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually

• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)

• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.

• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org