Job Details
About LAUSD: We are the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), pioneering innovation in public education to ensure all students embark on a lifelong journey of learning. Our vision is clear and inspiring: to prepare every student for success in college, career, and life.
Benefits:
- Joining LAUSD means access to comprehensive benefits:
- District-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- Enrollment in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Generous vacation and paid holidays
Job Duties/Responsibilities: As an Operating Systems Specialist with LAUSD, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with technical and managerial staff, as well as end-users, to identify and solve operational challenges affecting district-wide operations.
- Conceptualizing and implementing innovative operational designs for information systems and Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes.
- Developing systems approaches that align with the district's objectives, employing advanced methodologies and techniques.
- Offering recommendations for long-term development plans in specific data processing areas.
- Assessing existing hardware and software solutions to determine feasibility and suitability for district needs.
- Crafting technical specifications and policies to guide system development and implementation.
- Evaluating new applications to assess their impact on existing systems, production, and software.
- Potentially supervising other data processing personnel, as assigned.
Minimum Requirements: To qualify for this role, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A bachelor s degree from a recognized college or university, preferably in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, data processing, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering. Graduate-level coursework in relevant fields is desirable.
- Three years of hands-on experience in installing, maintaining, and modifying Linux and Microsoft operating system software, with at least two years in a professional capacity within a large computerized installation.
- Proficiency in systems generation, SAN storage systems, enterprise backup/restore systems, dynamic storage and partition allocation processes, and dump analysis is preferred.
- Familiarity with performance measurement, systems monitoring techniques, and the development of long-range plans for transitioning to new operating systems or cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure).
- Possession of a valid California driver's license and access to an automobile.
Desirable Qualifications: In addition to the minimum requirements, ideal candidates may possess:
- A solid understanding of information technology hardware, software, and services.
- Experience with operations research, statistical analysis, and complex information technology operating and application systems.
- Knowledge of communication hardware and software, data systems analysis and design, and computer hardware capabilities.
- Familiarity with various cloud-based infrastructure providers, such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Proficiency in distributed processing techniques, mathematical modeling, and higher-level programming languages.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to express complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Employment Selection Process: The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of a technical interview. Please ensure that emails from @lausd.net are approved to avoid missing correspondence.
For a complete job description and to apply, visit www.lausdjobs.org. Join us in shaping the future of education for the students of Los Angeles.