System Administrator - District and Town

System Administrator•District and Town Medfield Public Schools Medfield Public Schools•Medfield, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5724868

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Systems Administrator:

Town & Schools

Location:

Medfield, MA

Organization:

Town of Medfield & Medfield Public Schools

Position Type:

Full-Time, Shared Municipal/Education Services Position Overview The Town of Medfield and Medfield Public Schools seek a proactive, security-minded Systems Administrator to manage and optimize technology operations across our joint municipal and educational landscape. This is a high-impact, shared role responsible for maintaining a secure, resilient, and integrated digital infrastructure that serves town departments, public safety (Police/Fire/Dispatch), educators, and students. The successful candidate will be a versatile technical lead with deep expertise in Google Workspace, Active Directory, and Mobile Device Management (MDM). You will bridge the gap between K-12 instructional needs and municipal operational requirements, ensuring that every stakeholder—from the classroom to the emergency dispatch center—has the reliable tools they need to succeed. Primary Responsibilities 1. Google Workspace & Cloud Governance

Security Architecture:

Administer the Google Workspace for Education Plus environment with a "Zero Trust" approach (least-privilege access, context-aware security, and robust organizational unit design). Compliance & e

Discovery:

Manage Google Vault for legal holds, data retention, and public records compliance.

Ecosystem Safety:

Audit and govern third-party API permissions and OAuth scopes to mitigate supply-chain risks. 2. Endpoint Security & MDM Orchestration

Fleet Management:

Securely deploy and maintain a diverse fleet of Chromebooks, iPads, macOS, and Windows devices across all departments.

Policy Enforcement:

Utilize Mosyle MDM and other tools to automate enrollment, enforce encryption, manage application lifecycles, and ensure OS patch compliance.

Asset Lifecycle:

Maintain rigorous hardware asset tracking from procurement through secure decommissioning. 3. Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Directory Services:

Manage Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, and DHCP with a security-first configuration.

Modern Authentication:

Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations (SAML/OIDC) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) strategies.

Provisioning:

Streamline onboarding/offboarding workflows, integrating Student Information Systems (SIS) with core identity providers. 4. Municipal & Public Safety Systems Support

Application Ownership:

Serve as the technical lead for essential municipal platforms, including OpenGov, IMC, Munis, and Patriot Properties.

Public Safety Continuity:

Provide specialized support for Police, Fire, and Dispatch systems, prioritizing 24/7 uptime, data confidentiality, and vendor coordination for mission-critical tools.

Vendor Liaison:

Act as the primary point of contact for software vendors to resolve complex bugs, manage upgrades, and oversee licensing renewals. 5. Infrastructure, Integration & Tier 2 Support

Cloud Print Management:

Administer PaperCut or similar solutions across a multi-OS environment.

Technical Escalation:

Act as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex technical issues, performing root-cause analysis rather than just "quick fixes."

Disaster Recovery:

Assist in maintaining backup integrity, incident response planning, and business continuity documentation. Qualifications & Skills Required Experience

Experience:

3+ years in systems administration, ideally within a K-12, municipal, or public safety environment.

OS Proficiency:

Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, macOS, ChromeOS, and iOS/iPadOS.

Core Infrastructure:

Proven track record managing Active Directory, GPOs, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs).

Cloud Mastery:

Expert-level administration of Google Workspace. Preferred Credentials

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Associate, Google Professional Workspace Administrator, or Jamf/Mosyle certifications.

Public Safety Familiarity:

Experience supporting IMC or other CJIS-compliant environments.

Cybersecurity Focus:

Familiarity with hardening standards (CIS, NIST) and conditional access policies. Professional Attributes

Adaptability:

The ability to pivot from a classroom setting to a municipal finance office or a fire station with ease.

Communication:

Able to translate high-level technical risks into actionable advice for non-technical department heads.

Discretion:

A high degree of integrity when handling sensitive personnel, student, or public safety data. 2025-2026 Salary Ranges•Collective Bargaining Unit Contracts Collective Bargaining Unit Contracts

Unit A:

$55,234•$118,363 (Doctorate to $125,567)

Unit B:

$20.25/hr to $32.61/hr

Custodians:

$46,780•$59,130

Food Service:

$16.23/hr•$20.17/hr

Admin Assistants:

$20.78 /hr•$29.77 /hr

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$90,000 to $100,000 Per Year