Network Engineer - Security Systems

Job Title: Network Engineer - Security Systems


Wage/Hour Status: Exempt


Reports To: Assistant Director of Network and Data Services


Pay Grade: AP1


Department/Campus: Technology Services


Days: 226

Primary Purpose:


Provides technical expertise in the research, management, design, and implementation of the district's physical security system such as video, security management, PA,communications systems, implementation of the district's public and private cloud services, enterprise applications, and communication systems. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Waller ISD.

Qualifications:

Education/Licenses/Certification :


Bachelor degree or higher in an Information Technology related field or equivalent experience.


Relevant Information Technology certification preferred.

Special Knowledge and Skills:


Effective verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills


Ability to provide technical leadership.


Expert knowledge of implementing and managing video and security management systems


Expert knowledge of diagnosing and repairing physical security equipment


Expert knowledge of configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise applications.


Ability to set priorities and handle multiple complex assignments.

Experience:


Minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical support to end users, preferably in an educational environment.


Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting enterprise class network systems and applications.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Design, implement and engineer network infrastructure, video and access management security systems.
2. Design, implement, support and maintain enterprise applications and network infrastructure systems and services in use district-wide.
3. Act as the system administrator for all network infrastructure, including video and access management security systems.
4. Act as part of a team and provide leadership to design, develop and implement technology systems including policies and procedures district-wide.
5. Provide training to Technology and district staff in the proper use of the district's network infrastructure, video and access control systems.
6. Work cooperatively with district/campus leadership and external vendors to resolve issues.
7. Provide regular updates and status reports to the appropriate supervisor.
8. Complete a written record of every service call and document all process/procedures developed.
9. Exhibit WISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
10. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Waller ISD.
11. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
12. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
13. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
14. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
15. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
16. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
17. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
18. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
19. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
20. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
21. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.eemail, written, and verbal).
22. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
23. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
24. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Hand tools and test instruments for electronic repairs and cable installations; standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals


Posture: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting


Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders


Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over)


Environment: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent on-call and after-hours work; occasional district wide travel; may be required to be on-call 24 hours a day; may be exposed to electrical hazards.


Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.