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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network & Systems Administrator - **Company:** Vertex, Inc. - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Network+, Data Loss, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Network Diagrams, Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Wireless Networks, System Availability, Wireless Devices, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Gsuite, Veeam, User Administration - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5d253023ddd22061 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience administering multi-site Microsoft environments, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Hyper-V. * Strong understanding of network fundamentals and hands-on experience managing firewalls, switches, and wireless infrastructure in a multi-vendor environment. * Proficiency managing hybrid identity platforms, including Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace administration. * Experience using enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG) and backup solutions (e.g., Veeam) to ensure operational reliability. * A track record of improving system stability through the disciplined use of formal change management and incident response processes. * Proven ability to work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues spanning multiple infrastructure domains. * Ability to travel onsite to LTS locations in state and out of state., * Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Juniper switches, or Ubiquiti UniFi wireless equipment. * Proficiency with PowerShell scripting to automate user administration, system health checks, and other repetitive tasks. * Familiarity with managing on-premises cloud infrastructure, specifically Microsoft Azure Stack. * Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified, CompTIA Network+/Security+). * Previous IT experience in a K-12 education environment. * Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) frameworks such as ITIL. Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!, Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education. ## Description 1. Infrastructure Administration & Stability: * Administer core network devices (Palo Alto, UniFi, Juniper) to ensure reliable and secure connectivity across all LTS campuses. * Manage and maintain server infrastructure, including Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure Stack, to guarantee high availability for critical school services. * Oversee and secure hybrid identity systems (Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace) to provide consistent and safe access for students and staff. * Proactively apply system patches, manage configurations, and execute backup and recovery procedures (Veeam) to prevent service interruptions and data loss. 2. Incident & Problem Resolution: * Respond with urgency to system outages and performance degradation, focusing on rapid service restoration to minimize disruption to school operations. * Conduct methodical root cause analysis for recurring issues, documenting findings and engineering permanent solutions to prevent future incidents. * Own the end-to-end lifecycle for assigned incidents, from initial diagnosis and troubleshooting through to resolution, communication, and post-mortem review. * Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical infrastructure emergencies affecting Legacy Traditional Schools. 3. Process Improvement & Documentation: * Adhere to and champion the formal change management process, ensuring all production changes are peer-reviewed, tested, and documented to minimize risk. * Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures to improve team efficiency and consistency. * Identify and script solutions to automate repetitive manual tasks, freeing up team capacity to focus on high-impact improvement projects. * Contribute to blameless post-mortem reviews for major incidents, helping to identify systemic weaknesses and track preventative actions to completion. 4. Collaborative Support & Knowledge Sharing: * Actively partner with team members to troubleshoot complex, cross-domain problems that span network, server, and application layers. * Mentor peers and elevate the team's collective capability by sharing expertise through cross-training and creating shared documentation. * Serve as a key technical resource for school support staff, providing clear communication and effective support for infrastructure-related inquiries. * Contribute to a culture of shared ownership by participating in team huddles, project planning, and the evaluation of new infrastructure technologies. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)