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Network Administrator-Infrastructure Analyst
at
The BCI Group
in Duluth
School System
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST)
Division: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(IT Infrastructure)
POSITION SUMMARY
Job Function – Installs, configures, tests, manages, monitors, supports, and troubleshoots Local and Wide Area
Networks. Inspects work performed by contractors, vendors and APS personnel to ensure work meets specifications
and is compliant with quality standards.
Level Characteristics – Analytical thinking, ability to organize work in a precise manner, solves problems using
clear logic from problem definition to solution, ability to concentrate for long periods of time, and is relentless
in pursuit of meaningful solutions. Someone at this level is self-motivated, learns quickly, follows instructions
precisely, and documents his/her work carefully.
Relationships – This position reports to the Network Technical Manager. Also works closely with others in IT
Infrastructure, IT Information Services, IT Applications, APS Business Units, all APS Schools, and many external
vendors and service providers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Build, Configure, Install, Monitor and Support the Local Area Networks, including troubleshooting all IP
traffic from each end-point and internal switch to the edge router for the entire school district.
Configure, Manage and Monitor network hardware, including routers, switches, gateways, concentrators,
network load balancers, network caching devices, firewalls, and others, coordinating multiple vendor
solutions for the entire school district; ensures Survivability and Disaster Recovery for Local and Wide
Area Networks in the entire school district.
Build, Configure, Install, Monitor and Support the Wide Area Network, including all edge routing devices
riding APS-owned and leased circuits for the entire school district.
Configure, Manage and Monitor Internet Service Providers for the entire school district.
Install, Configure, Test and Update Operating Systems, Firmware and related enterprise-class software
and monitoring systems for all networking related systems for the entire school district.
Provides Infrastructure Support for Enterprise Applications, including meeting with Business and
Application Owners to define requirements prior to project implementation.
Creates and Updates Documentation and Diagrams for the Local and Wide Area Networks and ensures
Audit Compliance.
Delivers services in his/her area of expertise as called upon by IT management, in support of the mission
and goals of APS.
Position Title: NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST)
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education:
Work Experience:
Impact of Actions:
Certifications/Licenses:
Decision Making:
Internal Communication:
External Communication:
Managerial Skills:
Technology Application:
Responsibility for the welfare of
others:
Associate Degree or equivalent Required, Bachelor Degree Preferred, in an
Information Technology Discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience supporting computer networks.
Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the assigned
department, others outside of the assigned department, and the entire school
district.
Networking, Telecommunications and Cisco certifications preferred.
Manager or Director is available on an “as needed” basis to establish general
objectives; Technical direction available from the senior (Specialist) on an “as
needed” basis.
Requires regular contact within department and other departments.
Requires regular contact with contractors, vendors and manufacturers.
Responsible for orienting and training others.
Applies, recommends and implements advanced technology concepts to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of multiple divisions.
Responsible for the welfare of others: Rarely (1 time per month).
Position Title: NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - (INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Knowledge of the following:
• Experience in installation or maintenance tasks, web
technologies, installing and configuring networks,
configuring routers and firewalls.
• Experience using specialized test equipment and analysis
tools (e.g., ping trace-route, network management
software, loopbacks etc.)
• Academic / practical experience in information
technology hardware maintenance, with emphasis on
computer and network hardware support.
• Knowledge of cabling, routers, access points, telephony,
communications equipment, Ethernet cabling and
network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, EIGRP, OSPF,
BGP, RIP, FR/ATM, MPLS, IPVPN, ACLs, IPX and
LDAP), patch panels, fiber optic cabling and testing,
troubleshooting and security procedures.
• Working knowledge of the functions and capabilities
of wired and wireless network interfaces and proper
configuration of router, switches, hubs and access points.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the concepts and
commands required to install, configure and troubleshoot
IT equipment in a multi-protocol district-wide network
environment with centralized network control.
• Ability to liaison with local and field engineering team
members and vendors in an effort to maintain immediate
response to critical requirements resulting from analysis
of current specification data on assigned systems.
Skills in the following:
• Monitor the reach-ability of all connections within the
network adhering to circuit restoration priorities and
initiate troubleshooting to restore full network capability.
• Trend analysis of system load, usage and response
• Perform diagnostic analysis of the network system,
identify possible faulty devices, troubleshoot faulty
modules, troubleshoot network problems and outages and
prepare necessary documentation detailing actions taken
Implementing physical and logical networks.
Perform router/switch network hardware/software
upgrades.
Provide IP Addressing Strategy - NAT, Re-Addressing.
WAN - IP Routed Network Integration.
Abilities in the following:
• Ability to organize work in a precise manner
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Sitting, stooping, reaching, lifting, walking,
hearing/listening, seeing/observing.
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My contact information is:
Company: The BCI Group
James Smith
Partner
Phone: 404-987-0556
Email: jsmith@thebcigroup.com
Web site: www.thebcigroup.com
About The BCI Group:
The BCI Group
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