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Leading by example in the classrooms and laboratories, on the playing fields, theater stages, dance floors, art studios, or behind the scenes, Thayer Academy's faculty and staff members continue the tradition of excellence, achievement, and inspiration that has characterized our school since its founding in 1877. If you would like to join our community, please contact us. Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Network Systems Administrator

Network Systems Administrator

The Network Systems Administrator manages, supports, maintain and develops school wide Microsoft Windows Server Management and Windows personal computer deployments. Manages and integrates the use of system technologies such as: AZURE, VMWare, Veeam EMC VNX, Sophos, Watchman, G-Suite, S2 Security, Lenovo Unified Workspace, Proxy Servers, Lightspeed, and others as needed. The administrator will provide direct device support to students, faculty and staff. This is a salaried full-time position. Reports to the Director of Technology.

Accountabilities

Ensure stable IT infrastructure and architecture management for the following services: DHCP, DNS, AD, SSO, Certificates, Printer, Group Policies.
VMware vCenter management
Implement and support virtual servers and desktops using VMware Virtual and Citrix Infrastructure
Create & maintain AD user accounts, permissions and passwords. Sync using LDAP and ADFS to populate other systems such as G-Suite, SIS, Lenovo Unified Workspace, O365 and SAAS apps.
Check Backup system utilizing Veeam, EMC Data Domain & GreenCloud. Perform disaster recovery operations.
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security and cyber security utilizing Sophos, Cisco Firepower and Watchman and other network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.
Regularly apply hardware, software, application and management tool upgrades/patches to assure performance, stability and security.
Provide input and recommendations for the acquisition, deployment, adoption, usage, operations, maintenance and management for Network hardware and software tools.
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
Utilize help ticketing system and provide end-user support for faculty, staff and students. Diagnose hardware and software problems. Identify help ticket patterns and provide systematic solutions.
Maintain inventory of system network, PC equipment and supplies.
Collaborates with technology team on policies, and procedures.
Responsible for acquiring, maintaining and expanding knowledge of relevant products.
Participates in weekly IT meetings.
Provides support for Makerspace software such as Adobe for 3D printing, laser cutters, CNC.
Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Management Information System, or similar.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in administering, deploying, managing and supporting Microsoft networking, MS windows server certification and implementing operational automation scripts.
Certifications and/or Windows certified support professional.
In depth knowledge of network security i.e. virus protection and data intrusion.
Team player who can effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience with administrating (SaaS) including but not limited to, Azure, G-Suite, Lenovo Unified Workspace, Veeam, Sophos, Watchman, Lightspeed, Adobe,and PrinterCloud.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/move 10 lbs. and occasionally lift/move 30 lbs.
Specific vision abilities include close vision.
Regularly required to stand: walk: sit and reach with hands and arms.

Interested parties send your cover letter and resume to tjay@thayer.org, Theresa Jay, Director of Technology.

When you work at Thayer Academy, you join a warm community of students, parents, and colleagues who value not only academic achievement but also a supportive environment in which continual growth and learning is encouraged.

Thayer offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group life insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with match
Tuition remission (partial)
Discounted summer camp
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Thayer also provides faculty with robust professional development opportunities such as tuition support for graduate courses and year-long sabbatical and summer sabbatical programs for further growth and advancement. Thayer also encourages faculty to participate in the Teachers-as-Scholars Program.

Thayer teachers bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to the classroom, and 68 percent of Thayer faculty have a master’s degree.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

"The commitment to lifelong learning is a characteristic of great teachers, and Thayer's students are certainly fortunate that so many teachers, in remarkably varied ways, have pursued opportunities for professional development that have enriched the educational experience here at Thayer Academy."

Head of School Ted Koskores '70 P '10, '13

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