Network Administrator

Davenport Community Schools

Administrative Service Center (Central Office) - Davenport, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5919211

Application Deadline:

Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Sep 09, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Minimum Salary:

$30.36 (Dependant on Education and Experience)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
• This position reports to the Director (Information Technology), and works with other team members including Network Administrators, Service Delivery Manager, IT Technicians, as well as external vendors and/or service providers
• Responsible for deep understanding of network security protocols, configurations and data flow necessary to ensure confidentiality of staff and student information to uphold FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance

Manage/support network systems including, but not limited to: Microsoft 365, Microsoft policies, Microsoft Intune, network user accounts, SPAM filter, firewall, web content filter, file server user access, DHCP, DNS, routers, switches, wireless systems, Bomgar remote access, IP phone system

Manage and maintain virtual and physical servers

Support multiple domains (Google Administration, Active Directory, M365)

Monitor network device status

Assist other Admins with daily management and troubleshooting

Maintain documentation

Demonstrated troubleshooting, follow-through, and critical thinking skills.

Work with Network team to promote digital security of DCSD ensuring that cybersecurity awareness is maintained district-wide

Work with Network team to develop Phishing Campaigns including cadence for phishing simulations

Help establish a district-wide process to evaluate cybersecurity tools & vendors, maintain a catalog of approved and preferred tools, and assist tool rationalization where feasible

Ensure Network Infrastructure and Security toolset (hardware and software) comply with life cycle replacements schedules

Ensure compliance with licensing agreements by maintaining an accurate and up-to-date tracking of hardware and software inventory

Ensure solid backup strategies are in place including annual testing

Creation and maintenance of network diagrams

Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Position:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Noise level is quiet to loud.

Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

Substance-free environment.

Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential

Dependable transportation is a MUST

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in technology skills necessary to complete job duties

5 years' experience in a technology environment

Licenses and/or certifications in any of the following a plus (CISSP, ITIL, CISM, CEH, IAM, SSL, CCNP, PMP)

Programming automations with PowerShell to help manage network systems and user accounts

Experience with IT Operations, Network Administration and Security

Experience with core infrastructure components such as TCP/IP, VPN, Firewall/Proxy/IDS, Web, Endpoint, IoT, Messaging, Data and Application Security

Knowledge of Router/Switch/LAN/Wireless, including OSI model

Demonstrate effective troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

Able to communicate effectively and has outstanding interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple issues at one time with exceptional follow through

Ability to analyze and prioritize

Ability to learn new equipment, tools, technology and software quickly

Good attendance and reliability

Team player

Proficient in multitasking

Position Type:

Full-time