Director of Network and Systems - Internal applicants only
Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District, Albany, OR, United States
Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 AM to Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time).
Director of Network and Systems – Internal applicants only INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY – 1.0 FTE on a 260 day work calendar. Location: Albany, OR. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package.
Applications are available at https://lblesd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
A complete application consists of:
Online Application
Resume
Three current letters of reference – One from the current supervisor
Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process)
Copy of License
Please note: Reference checks may be completed as part of the screening process and prior to receiving an invitation to interview.
For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.
To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission.
Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Network and Systems leads a skilled, high‑performing team responsible for the full lifecycle of LBLESD's network infrastructure, systems engineering, and web development and hosting. This role is built for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership and people engagement and is equally energized by solving a complex infrastructure challenge and walking a district superintendent through one of our services.
The Director is the primary representative of the Network and Systems team to component districts, agency departments, vendors, and regional partners. They build lasting service relationships with district technology directors, lead client‑facing meetings and conferences, and deliver training and guidance that empowers non‑technical stakeholders across the agency. Inside the department, they set technical direction, mentor and develop their team, and lead by doing alongside the people they supervise.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
2. Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or similar are preferred.
3. Minimum of 8 years of experience in network management or network services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
4. Experience with large‑scale network infrastructure management and vendor negotiations.
5. Strong leadership and management abilities, with experience leading network teams and projects.
6. In‑depth knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud‑based network solutions.
7. Expertise in network security best practices and technologies.
8. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, vendors, and internal teams.
10. Experience with network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
11. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti‑racist principles.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
Exceptional prioritization of tasks and timely completion of work assignments.
Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective team‑building skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
Professional presentation, including oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user‑friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
Maintain regular attendance at work and be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
Ability to lift, carry at least 40 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
Provide own transportation to numerous settings that may include occasional evenings and overnight stays for meetings or conferences based on departmental needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Strategic Leadership & Direction: Set and execute the strategic direction for network and systems infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, scalability, and security needs.
Department Oversight: Manage daily operations of the Network and Systems team, overseeing project execution, service delivery, and system reliability.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop technical staff by promoting professional growth, team collaboration, and high standards of performance.
Policy Development & Compliance: Establish and enforce policies and procedures related to network performance, systems administration, and infrastructure security. Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Oversee infrastructure risk assessments and response strategies. Support the resolution of critical network or systems issues that impact service availability.
Cross‑Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, security, and software teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with enterprise goals and integrates effectively across systems.
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for infrastructure vendors and service providers. Manage contracts, vendor performance, and external support relationships.
Monitoring & Performance Evaluation: Track network and systems performance metrics, availability, and capacity. Use data to drive continuous service improvements and resource planning.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on technology trends in networking and systems engineering. Lead efforts to modernize infrastructure and adopt innovative tools and practices.
Website & Digital Platform Management: Own the design, development, and hosting of LBLESD’s web platforms and district‑facing digital services. Maintain website reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with departments and districts to support web‑related needs and continuously improve digital service delivery.
Reporting & Communication: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on infrastructure performance, risks, project status, and strategic priorities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary and benefit information shown are based on full‑time employment (1.0 FTE) for the current school year. Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Administrative salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums.
Employer‑paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided.
Employer‑paid Life Insurance 1 × annual salary.
Employer‑paid Basic AD&D and Long‑Term Disability.
Cell Phone/Data Stipend.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees.
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance.
Monthly premium deducted pre‑tax.
LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost.
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
RETIREMENT
PERS – Public Employee Retirement System.
For more information visit: state.or.us.
LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Up to 24 hours.
Up to 96 hours & Sick Leave Bank.
Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank.
Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes.
First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite.
Includes workshops and conferences.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541‑812‑2624 for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non‑service connected pension as verification of eligibility.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
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Director of Network and Systems – Internal applicants only INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY – 1.0 FTE on a 260 day work calendar. Location: Albany, OR. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package.
Applications are available at https://lblesd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
A complete application consists of:
Online Application
Resume
Three current letters of reference – One from the current supervisor
Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process)
Copy of License
Please note: Reference checks may be completed as part of the screening process and prior to receiving an invitation to interview.
For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.
To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission.
Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Network and Systems leads a skilled, high‑performing team responsible for the full lifecycle of LBLESD's network infrastructure, systems engineering, and web development and hosting. This role is built for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership and people engagement and is equally energized by solving a complex infrastructure challenge and walking a district superintendent through one of our services.
The Director is the primary representative of the Network and Systems team to component districts, agency departments, vendors, and regional partners. They build lasting service relationships with district technology directors, lead client‑facing meetings and conferences, and deliver training and guidance that empowers non‑technical stakeholders across the agency. Inside the department, they set technical direction, mentor and develop their team, and lead by doing alongside the people they supervise.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
2. Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or similar are preferred.
3. Minimum of 8 years of experience in network management or network services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
4. Experience with large‑scale network infrastructure management and vendor negotiations.
5. Strong leadership and management abilities, with experience leading network teams and projects.
6. In‑depth knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud‑based network solutions.
7. Expertise in network security best practices and technologies.
8. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, vendors, and internal teams.
10. Experience with network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
11. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti‑racist principles.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
Exceptional prioritization of tasks and timely completion of work assignments.
Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective team‑building skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
Professional presentation, including oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user‑friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
Maintain regular attendance at work and be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
Ability to lift, carry at least 40 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
Provide own transportation to numerous settings that may include occasional evenings and overnight stays for meetings or conferences based on departmental needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Strategic Leadership & Direction: Set and execute the strategic direction for network and systems infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, scalability, and security needs.
Department Oversight: Manage daily operations of the Network and Systems team, overseeing project execution, service delivery, and system reliability.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop technical staff by promoting professional growth, team collaboration, and high standards of performance.
Policy Development & Compliance: Establish and enforce policies and procedures related to network performance, systems administration, and infrastructure security. Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Oversee infrastructure risk assessments and response strategies. Support the resolution of critical network or systems issues that impact service availability.
Cross‑Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, security, and software teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with enterprise goals and integrates effectively across systems.
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for infrastructure vendors and service providers. Manage contracts, vendor performance, and external support relationships.
Monitoring & Performance Evaluation: Track network and systems performance metrics, availability, and capacity. Use data to drive continuous service improvements and resource planning.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on technology trends in networking and systems engineering. Lead efforts to modernize infrastructure and adopt innovative tools and practices.
Website & Digital Platform Management: Own the design, development, and hosting of LBLESD’s web platforms and district‑facing digital services. Maintain website reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with departments and districts to support web‑related needs and continuously improve digital service delivery.
Reporting & Communication: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on infrastructure performance, risks, project status, and strategic priorities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary and benefit information shown are based on full‑time employment (1.0 FTE) for the current school year. Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Administrative salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums.
Employer‑paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided.
Employer‑paid Life Insurance 1 × annual salary.
Employer‑paid Basic AD&D and Long‑Term Disability.
Cell Phone/Data Stipend.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees.
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance.
Monthly premium deducted pre‑tax.
LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost.
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
RETIREMENT
PERS – Public Employee Retirement System.
For more information visit: state.or.us.
LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Up to 24 hours.
Up to 96 hours & Sick Leave Bank.
Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank.
Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes.
First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite.
Includes workshops and conferences.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541‑812‑2624 for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non‑service connected pension as verification of eligibility.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
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