Systems Specialist

Position Type

Technology/Systems Specialist Desktop I

Date Posted

2/28/2025

Location:

District Wide

Closing Date

03/13/2025

Systems Specialist Desktop I

Non-Certified Business Pay Class VII ~ $1,192 - $1,340

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year College or University in Computer Science, MIS, Business Technology, or 5 years direct related experience.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a SCCM administrator or similar Windows OS management system in a company or district comparable in size. Cloud OS and application administration experience with products like Intune, Azure AD or similar is highly desirable.
  
  

Certification or Licensing Requirements (desirable):

• Microsoft Systems Certifications
• OS Security Certifications
  
  

General Summary of Job:

Responsible for the operation of the ISD 709 Windows management systems including Windows updates, software and application deployment and maintenance, OS imaging, as well as procuring hardware system configurations to meet district end user needs. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows management system and associated products to support the district curriculum and administrative requirements; leading and coordinating the work of the district technical support staff to provide the highest quality of system reliability, support and services to ISD 709 students and staff; providing assistance to ISD 709 staff with technology problems requiring expert troubleshooting and problem analysis.

Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary
• Ability to manage projects
• Proven leadership ability in dynamic complex technical environment
• Ability to communicate to management and vendor personnel regarding technical issues
  
  

Skill Requirements:

• Experience with the specific operating systems, applications, or cloud systems used within the district:
• Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager or similar
• Thorough knowledge of Windows OS deployment and management
• Thorough understanding of securing and auditing the Windows OS environment
• Experience managing policies and configurations in Windows Defender for Endpoint or similar anti-malware endpoint protection administration
• Windows Server Update Services or similar
• Experience with Deployment Imaging and Service Management (DISM)
• Experience with Windows System Image Manager
• Knowledge of Powershell and batch files
• Thorough understanding of KMS and MAK licensing environments
• Understanding of command based tools such as diskpart, ipconfig, nslookup, etc.
• Experience with Windows driver management
• Thorough understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy
• Thorough knowledge of NTFS rights Experience with data and security breach research and remediation
• Knowledge of building and maintaining mandatory profiles for the Windows environment
• Understanding of cloud based management tools related to the Windows OS
• Ability to write scripts using one of more of the following
• PowerShell
• Shell scripting (batch files to set permissions)
• Ability to write technical documentation for both end users and technical staff
  
  

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
  
  

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium
  
  

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
  
  

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee
  
  

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
  
  

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
  
  

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
  
  

Contact Information:

• If you have any questions, please contact us via email at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722.
  
  

Attachment(s)

• SystemsSpecialistDesktop.pdf