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<lev [dot] gonick [at] case [dot] edu><betseymerkel [at] gmail [dot] com>I have served on the Lawrence School Board in NEOhio for 6 years (http://www.lawrenceschool.org). We are looking for a senior network and systems administrator. Lawrence School is an independent K-12 day school serving bright students with learning differences in Northeast Ohio. Technology plays a vital role in the process of learning at Lawrence School. If you are looking for a professional growth opportunity that will allow you to make an impact on the lives of exceptional students, Lawrence School is the place for you. Company: Lawrence School Job Title: Network & Systems Administrator Description: Network and Systems Administrator: The primary responsibilities for this position are the operations and management of the Lawrence School wide and local area networks and the various application services provided through those networks. Primary Job Functions: * Designs, acquires, installs and maintains the schools wide and local area networks as well as various software applications * Oversees the Information Technology program at Lawrence School and serves as the focal point for service providers and vendors * Maintains professional level of tech knowledge in order to determine hardware and software components that meet present and future requirements within the school, and provides support to the student, faculty and staff population * Identifies recommendations related to purchasing and installing hardware, software, telecommunications and desktop environments, and presents those recommendations to management * Advises and counsels Lawrence School executives, management and governance team on technology budget considerations and direction * Provides management oversight to campus Technology Coordinators and Information Technology project teams * Conducts planning and infrastructure management activities in order to ensure that stable operations, sound security and strategic planning occurs Planning and Infrastructure Management Responsibilities: * Manages the installation, maintenance and monitoring of WAN and LAN security tools, activities, exposures, threats and anomalies * Manages the installation, maintenance and monitoring of the operational aspects of the WAN and LAN networks * Manages the continued maintenance, availability and performance monitoring for applications within the Lawrence School domain * Serves as the Information Technology domain expert within Lawrence School for both Network and Applications services (e.g. network design, operational efficiency, performance management, equipment refresh cycles, application planning, and strategic direction) * Ensures technology infrastructure and application security through patching activities and working with stakeholders to assess security and technology knowledge / skill sets to determine vulnerabilities, risks and threats Education / Certification Requirements: BA or BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) or MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) preferred Required Skills / Experience: * 5-7 years experience with medium to large Enterprise Wide Networking communities and application environments * 1-3 years Information Technology supervision or management experience Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate and communicate with faculty, staff and administrators * Experience and ability to provide direct user support for both network, application, and desktop related problem situations * Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to: Mr. Lou Salza, Head of School, jobsATLawrenceschoolDOTorg  betseymerkel [at] gmail [dot] com>lev [dot] gonick [at] case [dot] edu>