<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Technology</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>2/25/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>District</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>04/13/2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>03/07/2026</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS</p> <p>Wayne, New Jersey</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>TITLE: H-060 - Junior Network Engineer</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalent </li><li>Graduate of college, university or technical school preferred </li><li>Minimum of (2) years experience in computer and network systems or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of this position </li><li>Relevant network certifications and/or network security. </li><li>Hold a valid NJ driver's license and satisfactory driving record </li><li>Flexible with scheduled hours </li><li>Knowledge of design, configuration, installation, testing and maintenance of local and wide area wired and wireless networks </li><li>Knowledge of computer network operating system software and hardware </li><li>Knowledge of network protocols. </li><li>Troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose/resolve network connectivity problems </li><li>Ability to assist the network engineer with developing network security and related procedures; and assist with performing network management activities. </li><li>Must be knowledgeable in codes, industry standards and best practices. </li></ul> <p>REPORTS TO:</p> <p>Director of Technology</p> <p>JOB GOAL:</p> <p>The Junior Network Engineer is responsible for assisting the Information Systems Engineer in maintaining the district's wired and wireless networks and the nodes connected. This includes installing, configuring and maintaining network servers, routers, switches and nodes/endpoints connected to the network and ensuring network security and safeguarding all network systems.</p> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for installation, administration, and testing of network servers, operating system software, hubs, routers, switches, cabling, and other related network components/equipment on wired and wireless networks. </li><li>Responsible for managing, supporting and troubleshooting the district's phones, paging systems and ensuring they support the district's safety and security policies. </li><li>Active Directory knowledge including GPO and Sites and Services </li><li>Installs voice and data cabling by running, pulling, and terminating appropriate cabling as needed in accordance with industry and district standards. </li><li>Knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP. </li><li>Installs, configures switches and add VLANs </li><li>Provides assistance to Network Engineer and district technicians; troubleshoots network failures and errors; and diagnoses, isolates, and resolves network problems network minimizing disruptions. </li><li>Performs diagnostics, schedules preventative maintenance ensuring network systems are operational, including on-premise and off-site backup and recovery. </li><li>Assists with developing, monitoring, and implementing network security procedures for safeguarding all networking systems. </li><li>Assists maintaining records of work completed and work in-progress and updates network documentation for installations, upgrades, configurations, etc. </li><li>Tracks all work performed in the help desk work order system. </li><li>Travels to and from schools/work sites in the performance of duties. </li><li>All other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Technology or designee. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <p>Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.</p> <p>ANNUAL EVALUATION:</p> <p>Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of non-certificated staff.</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully</p> <p>perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable</p> <p>accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and</p> <p>functions of the job.</p> <p>Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:</p> <ul> <li>Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. </li><li>Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. </li><li>Speak and hear. </li><li>Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. </li><li>Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. </li><li>Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls. </li></ul> <p>ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:</p> <p>The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee</p> <p>to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses </li><li>Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions </li><li>Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities </li><li>Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment </li><li>Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times. </li></ul> <p>BOARD APPROVAL DATE: February 8, 2024, Agenda Item T-13</p> <p>SALARY: $65,000 - $80,000 depending on experience</p> <p>BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision</p>