Assistant Network Administrator and Data Analyst

East Hartford Public Schoolsabout 1 year ago
East Hartford, Connecticut, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The role of Assistant Network Administrator and Data Analyst is designed for a detail‐oriented professional under the direction of the CIO. The successful candidate will maintain the integrity and performance of network systems while supporting cybersecurity initiatives and data analysis. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with managing telecommunications systems including voice, data, and video communication.
  • Plan, design, install, and maintain network systems; manage LAN and WAN performance and security.
  • Install, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure operations.
  • Implement policies and standards to ensure network reliability and security while documenting current systems.
  • Proactively diagnose and repair issues as they arise.
  • Attend meetings and provide feedback, support, and coordination for IT-related projects.
  • Collaborate with the SOCaaS vendor and manage access and roles for infrastructure, software, and vendor systems.
  • Provide leadership and assist with disaster recovery and critical incident responses.
  • Offer data analysis on key initiatives and additional requested information.
  • Manage servers including maintaining Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization technologies.
  • Support account creation/deletion for staff and students and maintain backup solutions.
  • Coordinate with contractors/vendors on network projects and problem resolution.
  • Diagnose and repair network issues, including those occurring outside regular business hours.
  • Evaluate and recommend vendor products as required, along with performing other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in computer sciences or a related field (or equivalent work experience or acceptable alternative credentials).
  • Knowledge of Server Operating Systems such as Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025) and Linux; familiarity with Client Operating Systems including Windows 10 and above, macOS, and ChromeOS.
  • Experience with network hardware including routers, switches, wireless access points, and firewalls.
  • Understanding of server/network services such as Azure, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and associated protocols.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Office 365, web filtering, and Google G-Suite.
  • Experience with SIEM tools, security analytics, and virtualization technologies (e.g., Microsoft Hyper-V with Failover Clustering, VMWare ES).
  • Programming/coding experience and capability in data analytics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, complemented by strong organizational and project management abilities.
  • Critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate and prioritize key systems and workflows.
  • Proven ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently.

Required Skills

Group Policy
Virtualization (Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ES)
Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025)
DHCP
Critical Incident Response
Telecommunications
VLANs
Network Administration
Active Directory
Linux
Disaster Recovery
Data Analytics
Cybersecurity
SIEM Tools
DNS