Network and Computer Systems Administrator

About Belgrade School District :

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,200 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade's largest employer, we're proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission "to educate students to become responsible members of society."

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Position Overview :

Manages Belgrade Public Schools' technology infrastructure including servers, cloud services, identity management, mobile devices, security cameras, and network systems. Administers approximately 3,600 user accounts across multiple platforms, maintains hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure, implements security protocols, and provides technical support and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Identity and Access Management

• Provision, modify, and deprovision approximately 3,600 user accounts across Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Infinite Campus; manage user lifecycle processes, licensing, permissions, and SSO / MFA implementations; audit access rights for FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance

Infrastructure and Systems Management

Security and Compliance

Backup, Disaster Recovery, and E-Rate

Technical Support and Documentation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge : Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows server technologies, Azure, Google Workspace, JAMF Pro / MDM, network infrastructure, security principles, compliance requirements (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, HIPAA), backup / disaster recovery, and SSL / TLS certificate management.

Skills : Advanced troubleshooting for complex systems; managing accounts across multiple platforms; configuring infrastructure and security systems; technical documentation; training staff; strong communication skills.

Abilities : Manage 3,600+ accounts efficiently; analyze complex problems independently; work with minimal supervision exercising sound judgment; implement security and compliance systems; coordinate with vendors; proactively resolve infrastructure issues; manage competing priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills :

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Mid-to-large organization networking experience; current Microsoft, Google Workspace, or JAMF certifications; compliance environment experience (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, HIPAA); E-Rate program experience; cloud migration experience; PowerShell scripting; mentoring abilities; SIS experience.

Special Requirements

Valid Montana driver's license (or obtain within three months); pass background check; may require extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

Regularly walk, sit, stand, and use hands for keyboard / equipment work; frequent stooping, kneeling, crawling; occasional climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance); fine finger dexterity; specific vision abilities including close / distance vision and depth perception; effective hearing and speech. Must meet deadlines with time constraints, maintain concentration, work independently with minimal supervision, analyze complex problems, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality per FERPA. Work inside with minimal temperature variation; occasional server room work; regular travel between facilities; generally hazard-free environment.

The duties and demands described are representative of essential functions required in compliance with the ADAAA. This is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Belgrade Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.