The Lamplighter School in Dallas, Texas, has engaged DovetailED to conduct a search for an experienced Systems and Network Administrator, with an immediate start date. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references combined into a single PDF. Application materials should be emailed to Ashlyn Chillemi, Senior Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at ashlyn@dovetailedsourcing.com.

The Lamplighter School Systems and Network Administrator Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/lamplighter-systems-net-admin. 

Reports to: Chief Information Officer

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Systems and Network Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, and reliability of the School's core technology infrastructure, endpoints, and technology services. This position administers server and virtualization systems, backup and storage solutions, network and firewall infrastructure, endpoint management and security, and audiovisual systems. The role also provides advanced technical support and backup Help Desk coverage and serves as a backup administrator for cloud, disaster recovery, and communications systems. Working closely with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Systems and Network Administrator supports technology projects, lifecycle planning, and infrastructure improvements in alignment with the School's mission.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.

Required Experience

• Minimum of five years of hands-on systems, network, or infrastructure administration experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated  experience administering Windows 11 endpoints, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux systems.
• Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms, such as XenServer, Hyper-V, or VMware vSphere.
• Experience administering enterprise storage, backup, and recovery systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Cisco enterprise switching and wireless networking and SonicWall firewalls. Equivalent experience with comparable enterprise networking and firewall platforms will be considered.
• Experience managing Apple endpoints through an enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform.
• Experience administering endpoint security and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools.
• Experience working in a school or other educational environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong practical knowledge of enterprise networking, including VLANs, switching, routing, DNS, DHCP, wireless networking, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
• Strong systems administration and troubleshooting skills across Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, storage, backup and recovery, networking, and endpoint environments.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including secure configuration, least privilege, patch and vulnerability management, endpoint protection, logging, and incident      response.
• Scripting and automation experience, particularly with PowerShell, shell scripting, and other administrative automation tools, is preferred.

Problem-Solving and Operational Skills

• Ability to diagnose complex technical issues methodically, identify root causes, and restore services efficiently while minimizing disruption to school operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, routine operational responsibilities, and projects through effective planning, documentation, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of systems and technical issues, and determine when escalation or external expertise is necessary.

Communication and Customer Service

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to users, colleagues, and vendors with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Strong customer-service orientation, discretion, sound judgment, and patience when supporting faculty and staff with varying levels of technical experience.

Teamwork and Institutional Commitment

• Commitment to supporting the School's      mission and working collaboratively within a small technology team and the      broader Pre-K–4 community.

Work Schedule Requirements

• Availability to work some evenings and weekends to support maintenance, upgrades, emergencies, and projects that cannot be completed during the school day.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, grasp, push, pull, move, lift, and/or carry technology equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to waist height.