Network/Systems Administrator (Level I - III)
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Maize, KS, United States
Network/Systems Administrator (Level I - III) JobID: 14726
Position Type: Information Technology/ Network/Systems Administrator I
Date Posted: 4/20/2026
Location: Educational Support Center
Closing Date: 05/03/2026
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: Thornton, CO
Network/Systems Administrator I
Job Summary:
The Network/Systems Administrator I plays a crucial role in ensuring the functionality and operation of the District's IT networking systems and equipment. This position encompasses monitoring of network performance, assisting with deployment of solutions and equipment, maintaining system documentation, and managing hardware and software components. Working in close collaboration with other members of IT, assists with testing and resolving technical issues while adhering to the District's standards, security protocols, and operational procedures. With a strong emphasis on customer service, the Network/Systems Administrator I maintains effective communication to ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of the network environment.
Pay Range:
IT Level 4 (minimum: $67,707 - mid-point: $84,634 - maximum: $101,561)
1.0 Full Time (40 hours - 12 months)
Job Code: 090533
Experience Required:
Basic knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and concepts.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
One to two years experience preferred with network operations and maintenance of key IT infrastructure in one or more of the following areas: wired/wireless networks, switches, routers, routing protocols, VoIP, wireless access points, and/or firewall.
Associate’s degree in information systems, computer science, systems administration, or related area. Other relevant experience in information or systems administration may be substituted for this requirement.
License or Certifications:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Preference for candidates with current certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP.
Network/Systems Administrator II
Job Summary:
The Network/Systems Administrator II assumes an advanced position in ensuring the functionality and operation of the District's IT networking systems and equipment. In this capacity, this role involves monitoring of network systems and performance, developing and implementing processes for system monitoring and maintenance, developing system documentation, and managing hardware and software components. Working in close collaboration with other IT team members and IT managers, performs testing and resolves technical issues while adhering to the District's standards, security protocols, and operational procedures. With a strong commitment to customer service, the Systems Administrator II maintains open and effective communication with IT managers and stakeholders to ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of the network environment.
Pay Range:
IT Level 6 (minimum: $74,874 - mid-point: $93,592 - maximum: $112,310)
1.0 Full Time (40 hours - 12 months)
Job Code: 090539
Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, systems administration, or related area. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience in information or systems administration may be substituted for this requirement.
Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security concepts.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and cloud services.
Familiarity with network security best practices, including firewall systems and services.
Minimum of two (2) to four years experience in network systems administration with operations and maintenance of key IT infrastructure in a large/enterprise environment. Experience in several of the following areas: wired/wireless networks, switches, routers, routing protocols, VoIP, wireless access points, and firewalls.
License or Certifications:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Preference for candidates with current certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP.
Network/Systems Administrator III
Job Summary:
The Network/Systems Administrator III assumes a leadership role in ensuring the functionality and operation of the District's IT network systems and equipment. This role encompasses the planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and operation of the District's network systems and environment. It involves providing technical guidance in areas including capacity planning, security configuration, functional and technical design, ensuring efficient and optimized operation, upgrades and patching, as well as the resolution of complex issues. Additionally, the Network/Systems Administrator III supervises tasks related to testing, implementation, maintenance, documentation, and development of operation and maintenance policies and procedures.
Pay Range:
IT Level 9 (minimum: $85,623 - mid-point: $107,028 - maximum: $128,434)
1.0 Full Time (40 hours - 12 months)
Job Code:
Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, systems administration, or related area. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience in information or systems administration may be substituted for this requirement.
Extensive experience in network administration.
In-depth knowledge of advanced network protocols, routing, switching, and security.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and cloud services.
In-depth knowledge of network security best practices, including firewall systems and services.
Minimum of four (4) to seven years of progressive experience in network systems administration with operations and maintenance of key IT infrastructure in a large/enterprise environment. Experience in the majority of the following areas: wired/wireless networks, switches, routers, routing protocols, VoIP, wireless access points, firewalls, and policy process development.
License or Certifications:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Preference for candidates with current certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP.
Salary Information
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate with the employee's education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
Benefits Information
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire date. To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
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Position Type: Information Technology/ Network/Systems Administrator I
Date Posted: 4/20/2026
Location: Educational Support Center
Closing Date: 05/03/2026
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: Thornton, CO
Network/Systems Administrator I
Job Summary:
The Network/Systems Administrator I plays a crucial role in ensuring the functionality and operation of the District's IT networking systems and equipment. This position encompasses monitoring of network performance, assisting with deployment of solutions and equipment, maintaining system documentation, and managing hardware and software components. Working in close collaboration with other members of IT, assists with testing and resolving technical issues while adhering to the District's standards, security protocols, and operational procedures. With a strong emphasis on customer service, the Network/Systems Administrator I maintains effective communication to ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of the network environment.
Pay Range:
IT Level 4 (minimum: $67,707 - mid-point: $84,634 - maximum: $101,561)
1.0 Full Time (40 hours - 12 months)
Job Code: 090533
Experience Required:
Basic knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and concepts.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
One to two years experience preferred with network operations and maintenance of key IT infrastructure in one or more of the following areas: wired/wireless networks, switches, routers, routing protocols, VoIP, wireless access points, and/or firewall.
Associate’s degree in information systems, computer science, systems administration, or related area. Other relevant experience in information or systems administration may be substituted for this requirement.
License or Certifications:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Preference for candidates with current certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP.
Network/Systems Administrator II
Job Summary:
The Network/Systems Administrator II assumes an advanced position in ensuring the functionality and operation of the District's IT networking systems and equipment. In this capacity, this role involves monitoring of network systems and performance, developing and implementing processes for system monitoring and maintenance, developing system documentation, and managing hardware and software components. Working in close collaboration with other IT team members and IT managers, performs testing and resolves technical issues while adhering to the District's standards, security protocols, and operational procedures. With a strong commitment to customer service, the Systems Administrator II maintains open and effective communication with IT managers and stakeholders to ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of the network environment.
Pay Range:
IT Level 6 (minimum: $74,874 - mid-point: $93,592 - maximum: $112,310)
1.0 Full Time (40 hours - 12 months)
Job Code: 090539
Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, systems administration, or related area. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience in information or systems administration may be substituted for this requirement.
Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security concepts.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and cloud services.
Familiarity with network security best practices, including firewall systems and services.
Minimum of two (2) to four years experience in network systems administration with operations and maintenance of key IT infrastructure in a large/enterprise environment. Experience in several of the following areas: wired/wireless networks, switches, routers, routing protocols, VoIP, wireless access points, and firewalls.
License or Certifications:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Preference for candidates with current certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP.
Network/Systems Administrator III
Job Summary:
The Network/Systems Administrator III assumes a leadership role in ensuring the functionality and operation of the District's IT network systems and equipment. This role encompasses the planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and operation of the District's network systems and environment. It involves providing technical guidance in areas including capacity planning, security configuration, functional and technical design, ensuring efficient and optimized operation, upgrades and patching, as well as the resolution of complex issues. Additionally, the Network/Systems Administrator III supervises tasks related to testing, implementation, maintenance, documentation, and development of operation and maintenance policies and procedures.
Pay Range:
IT Level 9 (minimum: $85,623 - mid-point: $107,028 - maximum: $128,434)
1.0 Full Time (40 hours - 12 months)
Job Code:
Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, systems administration, or related area. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience in information or systems administration may be substituted for this requirement.
Extensive experience in network administration.
In-depth knowledge of advanced network protocols, routing, switching, and security.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and cloud services.
In-depth knowledge of network security best practices, including firewall systems and services.
Minimum of four (4) to seven years of progressive experience in network systems administration with operations and maintenance of key IT infrastructure in a large/enterprise environment. Experience in the majority of the following areas: wired/wireless networks, switches, routers, routing protocols, VoIP, wireless access points, firewalls, and policy process development.
License or Certifications:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Preference for candidates with current certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP.
Salary Information
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate with the employee's education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
Benefits Information
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire date. To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
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