Network Engineer

Allentown City School District

$74K — $104K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field.
  • 5+ years supporting wide area networks.
  • Excellent communication skills required.
  • Clean work record & clearances (Acts 34, 114, 151).
  • CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification preferred.
  • Apple Certified Support Professional certification desired.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst routers and switches (recent models).
  • Knowledge of firewalls and network security (Fortinet preferred).
  • Experience with data backup and recovery systems (e.g., Veeam, Rubrik).
  • Knowledge of network and telephony cabling installation.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure operability and connectivity of network and telephony systems.
  • Install and maintain network and telephony equipment.
  • Resolve network and telephony issues promptly.
  • Implement security measures for network equipment.
  • Maintain inventory of all network and telephony components.
  • Follow technology and software standards established by the district.
  • Oversee operations of Windows, VMWare, and Apple servers.
  • Foster collaboration with IT staff and district community.

Benefits

  • Satisfactory work record & criminal clearances required.
  • Support for continuous professional development and certifications.
  • Opportunities for collaboration and community engagement.
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Technology/Network Engineer

Date Posted:
12/8/2025

Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA
Network Engineer
Starting Salary: $74,524--$104,333

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in technology field supporting wide area networks.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certified, CompTIA Network+ Certification, or another network related certification preferred.
  • Certified Support Professional (Apple Certified Support Professional, Apple Certified IT Professional). Apple OS as related to local and wide area networks supporting Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other iOS devices.
  • In depth, hand-on knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco Catalyst series enterprise level core routers and network switches released within the last 5 years.
  • Extensive demonstrated knowledge of supporting, maintaining, and configuration of network security firewall systems such as Fortinet (preferred), Cisco, Palo Alto, and Check Point; Content filtering solutions, network defense against malware, viruses, phishing schemes, ransomware, and other threats.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with managing and supporting data backup and recovery systems such as Veeam, Cohesity, Rubrik, Commvault, and Dell.
  • In depth, hands-on knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance for phone systems such as Cisco, Mitel, or NEC; knowledge of IPS and PBX's for analog systems, digital and VOIP phones systems.
  • Working knowledge of the installation, testing and maintenance of network and telephony cabling including copper (CAT 3, 5, 5E, 6, 7) and fiber optic (single mode and multimode) and related copper and fiber optical test equipment.
  • Experience in supporting and configuring wireless enterprise systems such as Cisco and HP/Aruba.
  • In depth, hands-on knowledge of Windows Server 2019 / 2022, Windows 11 OS, VMWare, HyperV, Nutanix, Cloud connectivity. Hardware, and voice over IP and SIP telephony operations.
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Summary:

To serve as a technical resource for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of School District's network and telephony equipment and the copper/fiber optic cable infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure network and telephony equipment operability and connectivity.
  • Install, configure, and maintain network and telephony equipment and associated peripherals.
  • Perform network and telephony problem determination and resolution.
  • Install, configure and maintain network and telephony infrastructure cabling.
  • Implement network and telephony equipment security, system / data backups, and network security.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory and system drawings of all network, telephony and cabling equipment and components.
  • Maintain District network and telephony hardware and software standards as set forth in the district's technology plan and by the Director of Technology.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the District's Windows, VMWare, and Apple Xserve servers and applications.
  • Provide stable, secure, and appropriately scaled server environments consistent with the district's service level agreements.
  • Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the members of the Information Technology staff and the district community.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.


Attachment(s):
  • Network Engineer112025.pdf

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