Network Engineer I

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives. 

Summary:
Responsible for the operation of the ISD 709 network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, Internet and security .  This responsibility includes maintaining and supporting the district data, voice and video systems to support curriculum and administrative requirements.  Provides assistance to ISD 709 staff with technology problems requiring expert troubleshooting and problem analysis in the network infrastructure area.  Provides monthly summary reports that would identify systems status, failures, deficiencies, and potential system issues. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year College or University in Computer Science, MIS, Business Technology or two year Trade/Vocational School certification/degree in Networking/Technology or the equivalent work experience in a Network Support position in a small to medium size company plus one or more of the following Cisco Certifications (CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Voice, CCNA Wireless or CCNP in these areas)
• Experience supporting Cisco Infrastructure (switches, wireless, etc.)
• Must have valid driver’s license

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two or more of the following Cisco Certifications (CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Voice, CCNA Wireless or CCNP in these areas)
• Two plus years supporting Cisco Telephony/VoIP
• Two plus years supporting Cisco Emergency Responder/E911
• Two plus years supporting Cisco UCS Server/System
• Prior K12 work experience

Certification and/or Licensure Requirements:

• Cisco Certification CCNA or CCNP (Preferred)
• Must have valid driver’s license (required)

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance                                       

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

 Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. 

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org