Senior Network Administrator

IN THIS ROLE

You will provide technical coordination of network server administration and account management on the network and in cloud environments. You will maintain the availability, functionality, and performance of the network environment, including, but not limited to, voice, video, and data application utilization. You’ll also provide design, integration, and maintenance expertise for all the organization and district environments.

WHAT WE NEED

• Creates and manages the automation of staff, student and administrator logins, as well as network permissions including Active Directory organization, password policies, permissions and groups.
• Manages Domains and Trusts, Sites and Services, and all Active Directory Federated Services connections.
• Manages and maintains Google Administration, deployment, configuration, accounts, Chrome devices, GSuite apps, Google API development, Google Active Directory and password sync, and backend scripting management.
• Serves as primary administrator of Office 365 Administration, deployment, Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Store for education; configurations, licensing, content management and backend scripting management.
• Analyzes, designs, and implements enterprise technologies such as Physical Servers, Virtual Servers, Vmware, SAN network, Storage Arrays, Backup, and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Provides resources for virtual servers and Storage Arrays while maintaining performance and stability of the environment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues of datacenter technologies.
• Monitors all IT systems daily for issues, outages, and plan preventive maintenance or purchases required to maintain the environment.
• Participates in organizational and team meetings.
• Installs and tests hardware and software packages to evaluate use cases for Oakland Schools and local school districts.
• Provides 3rd tier support of servers and applications.
• Trains team members as needed on Enterprise hardware and software.
• Evaluates district datacenter assets and provides support as needed.
• Obtains quotes or participates in a bid process to procure equipment based on needs of Oakland Schools and local School Districts.
• Assists the Network Engineer in setting up, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting VLAN's, IP routing, radius servers, wireless network policies, connectivity issues and other network related equipment.
• Assists the Network Security Engineer and Network Engineer with security related issues, using applications for inspection and removal such as Barracuda, PowerShell scripting, AD auditing, content and security queries.
• Assists the Network Engineer in supporting the installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of some network related equipment, including enterprise class routers and switches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and four years of network administration experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

WORK LOCATION

Oakland Schools Main Campus

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd

Waterford, MI 48328

This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which permits employees to perform their job duties for up to two days a week from a designated alternative location.

SALARY DETAILS

$75,604 - $87,680 hourly or salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $94,420 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Exempt position / 12-month work year

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Pension Plan

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.

Full Health Coverage

High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.

Wellbeing Program

OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning

OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.

Flexible Vacation Time

Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.

Other Perks

You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

WHO WE ARE

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application click the position title below:

Senior Network Administrator

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until June 10, 2026.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview the week of June 22nd.

For questions regarding this position, please contact ***email_hidden***

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or [email protected]. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or [email protected].

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.