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 Responsibilities1.

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 & SkillsRequired 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.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person