Great Falls Public Schools · 3 months ago
Data Center Lead
Great Falls, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$91K/yr - $91K/yr
5+ years expGreat Falls Public Schools is seeking a Data Center Lead to join their Information Technology department. The role involves leading the Data Center operations, providing expert technological support, and managing complex projects to enhance the district's technology services for staff and students.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Lead and support the Data Center in providing mission critical technology services for the entire district
Provide expert knowledge of district technologies to staff and other IT technicians
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Data Center
Communicate clear instructions to other team members, as well as receiving feedback
Develop strategies to reach designated goals
Assist staff members in helping shape the future of students
Provide leadership and guidance for Data Center personnel
Configuration and support of core Microsoft network services - DNS, DHCP, AD, etc
Maintain border security by configuring and updating Router/Firewall
Configuration and support of Internet Web Content Filter
Manage WAN controls and management of wired/wireless connections to buildings
Oversight and management of mission critical applications - PowerSchool, Infinite Visions, etc
Oversight and management of district servers, SAN, VMWare
Qualification
Required
Understanding of all components of an enterprise technology network
Advanced network management skills - wired and wireless
Understanding of Student Information Systems and Business applications
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate in a positive manner with staff
Proven leadership and mentorship abilities
Preferred
BS in Computer Science or Engineering
Five years + experience in a business enterprise Information Technology environment
Expert knowledge of network services, servers, e-mail, SAN, VMWare, HyperV
Experience with routers/firewalls, internet content web filter, spam filter
Background in programming languages for coding customizations and automation of tasks
Provide leadership and guidance for Data Center personnel
Configuration and support of core Microsoft network services - DNS, DHCP, AD, etc
Maintain border security by configuring and updating Router/Firewall
Configuration and support of Internet Web Content Filter
WAN controls and management of wired/wireless connections to buildings
Knowledge of Brocade ICX family of network switches and Ruckus R series access points
Oversight and management of mission critical applications - PowerSchool, Infinite Visions, etc
Oversight and management of district servers, SAN, VMWare
Preferred programming languages – Powershell, Command Shell Scripts, SQL, HTML, JavaScript
Miscellaneous duties that include enrollment projections, phone directory, filemaker routines, help desk software
Company
Great Falls Public Schools
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS _____________________________________________________ VISION: All kids are engaged in learning today … for life tomorrow.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jerry Olson
Middle School Counselor-EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
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