Position Type: Technology/Systems Analyst Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: Jackson County Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a System Analyst II with a focus on cybersecurity to join our technology team that provides services to SOESD and the districts and organizations we serve. The successful candidate for this position will work with the team with a focus on cybersecurity preparedness and response for servers, storage, data centers, cloud services, directory services, networks, other technology, and associated information services. The emphasis of this position is cybersecurity systems management, although duties may include network support, programming, and database management. If you are a technician who likes a challenging and ever-changing environment where you can make a difference for students in the classroom, then please apply to join SOESD's Technology Services team. About SOESD Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:
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Systems Analyst II Position Goal: Provide support for servers, storage, data centers, cloud services, directory services, networks, other technology, and associated information services, to support teaching and learning. The emphasis of this position is systems management, although duties may include network support, programming and database management.
Responsibility: Performs duties with moderate supervision. Work involves analysis of technical requirements, and application of agency policies and procedures. Work is characterized by moderately independent decision-making within established guidelines to reach stated objectives.
Essential Functions: 1. Perform all functions of System Analyst I. * 2. Install, manage, and support servers, networks, collaboration systems, network management and information services including: virtual infrastructure and storage systems; directory, mail, file, and web servers; VoIP; cloud services such as LMS and VLE; and student information systems. 3. Install, manage, and support computer imaging, software deployment, mobile device and other management solutions. 4. Install, maintain and support backup systems, data center redundancy, and disaster recovery systems. 5. Install, maintain and support directory service solutions, including single sign on. 6. Provide consultations with service area clients. 7. Install and manage directory services solutions including single sign on. 8. Gather and interpret stakeholder input to determine project priorities. 9. Develop innovative solutions to meet stated needs. 10. While working collaboratively with others, make independent decisions within established policies and procedures. 11. Provide support for Systems Analyst I. 12. Other duties as assigned. * Duties of System Analyst I include: 1. Assist with installation, management, and support of servers, networks, collaboration systems, network management and information services including: virtual infrastructure and storage systems; directory, mail, file, and web servers; VoIP; cloud services such as LMS and VLE; and student information systems. 2. Assist with the installation, maintenance and support of computer imaging, software deployment, mobile device and other management solutions. 3. Perform backups and restorations of data, and assist with installation, maintenance and support for backup systems, data center redundancy, and disaster recovery systems. 4. Assist with installation, maintenance, and support of directory service solutions, including single sign on. 5. Assist with research, planning, evaluation, recommendation, design and implementation of solutions that align with the vision of the department and mission of the agency, including: servers, networks, collaboration and information services; virtual infrastructure, and storage systems; directory, mail, file, and web servers; VoIP; cloud services such as LMS and VLE; and student information systems; disaster recovery systems; and planning for network and data center continuity. 6. Assist with support of networks and network technologies. 7. Assist with consultations with service area clients. 8. Assist with gathering and interpreting stakeholder input to determine project priorities. 9. Assist with maintaining, implementing, and monitoring regional services to ensure availability, integrity, and protect against intrusion 10. Install, maintain and support end user hardware and software, including: computers, mobile devices, peripherals. 11. Assist staff in effective use of software, hardware and information services. 12. Maintain inventory of hardware, peripherals, and software licenses. 13. Assist with programming and database maintenance. 14. Provide impeccable customer service. 15. Use professional communication and conduct. 16. Participate collaboratively as an effective team member within and between departments and other organizations. 17. Establish and maintain high trust regional relationships. 18. Comply with local district and ESD rules, policies and procedures. 19. Participate in professional growth activities. 20. Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of some reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Prerequisites: 1. All requirements of Systems Analyst I. 2. Industry certification, such as from Microsoft or VMware. 3. Associate degree in Computer Science or applicable field. 4. Performance at level of Systems Analyst I for at least one year. 5. Demonstrated capabilities of System Analyst II. Minimum prerequisites of Systems Analyst I include: 1. A+ and Network + Certification. 2. High School diploma or equivalent. 3. Valid Oregon Driver License. 4. Professional communication & conduct and maintenance of high trust relationships. 5. Experience installing and maintaining computers, servers, and data systems. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites. Location: In person assigned to the Grape Street Office: 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501 with support provided in buildings across service region. Length of Position: .5 FTE (half time) during 258 days (annual year-round position) Salary: Per Classified Bargaining Agreement: $27.80/hr - $33.27/hr for 2024-2025 school year. The 2025-2026 rate will increase depending on bargaining. Supervisor: Program Administrator SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
- 10 paid holidays, plus additional paid days off.
- A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
- OEBB MODA
- Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Options:
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
- Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
- 403(b)
- Mercy Flights Membership
Physical Requirements The following physical requirements are essential functions of the System Analyst II: 1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs/Day 2. Sit:1-4 Hrs/Day 3. Drive: 1-4 Hrs/Day 4. Bending: Occasionally 5. Squat: Occasionally 6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally 7. Single Grasping: Occasionally 8. Pushing: Occasionally 9. Pulling: Occasionally 10. Fine Manipulation: Occasionally 11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Limited 12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Occasionally 13. Lifting (25-50 lbs):Occasionally 14. Lifting (50-75 lbs): Occasionally 15. Lifting (75-100 lbs): Limited Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
