Job Details: Job Location: Service Center - Webster Groves, MO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, POSITION SUMMARY:  The Systems Engineer is the district’s highest-level technical contributor, responsible for the design, configuration, and ongoing integrity of core infrastructure, including networking, servers, identity management, endpoint management, and security tooling. This role functions with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to own complex technical domains from end-to-end, from planning through implementation and documentation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Network Administration Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Layer 2 and 3 switching, VLAN segmentation, IP routing, and fiber backhaul between sites Manage enterprise firewall platforms including policy creation and management, in addition to ongoing security posture maintenance Administer wireless infrastructure using centrally managed controllers, including deployment of access points, coverage planning, and performance troubleshooting Maintain and enforce network access control policies Configure and manage content filtering systems aligned to instructional and security requirements Server and Systems Administration Administer and maintain district servers, including Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, and related services Manage district backup and recovery systems, ensuring data integrity and documented recovery procedures Identity & Endpoint Management Administer Active Directory and Google Workspace, including group policy management, organizational unit structure, and access delegation Manage endpoint platforms including Windows device imaging and deployment Support district’s information security posture through proactive monitoring, patching, and endpoint protection Maintain working knowledge of FERPA and student data privacy agreements as they apply to systems configurations Other duties may be assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience in a comparable role Minimum of 2-5 years experience administering enterprise or organizational network/systems infrastructure Experience in K-12 districts or similarly complex multi-site environments is strongly preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking: switching, routing, VLANs, IPAM, and spanning tree Next-gen firewall features and policy design Wireless network design and centrally managed controller platforms Windows Server administration Google Workspace administration Endpoint management platforms(SCCM, Intune, etc.) ChromeOS administration Ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal supervision Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences Collaborative approach to problem-solving Adaptability to dynamic environment where priorities and technologies evolve regularly This position is based in the District Technology department/office but requires occasional travel between school sites.      WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT WGSD District Code of Conduct Qualifications: