Operating Systems Specialist

Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

$134,372.40 - $149,635.08 YearlyAPPLICATION FILING DATESApplication Open Date: 06/12/2023Application Close Date: To be determinedINFORMATION ABOUT LAUSDWe are LAUSD, at the forefront of innovation in public education. Our work contributes to ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world - ready to thrive in college, career, and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation, with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students, serving an area of 710 square miles and employing over 74,000 individuals.BENEFITSInsurance: District paid premiums for several medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).Vacation: 24 days each year.Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults with technical and managerial personnel and users, recommending solutions to problems affecting District operations.
• Develops and specifies operational designs for the development and maintenance of information and/or Extract Transform and Load (ETL) systems.
• Meets District objectives by formulating and developing systems approaches involving advanced methodologies, concepts, and techniques.
• Recommends long-range development plans in specific areas of data processing.
• Analyzes existing hardware products and software packages for feasibility.
• Prepares technical specifications for proposal requests.
• Develops and recommends technical policies.
• Evaluates new applications for their effect on existing systems.
• May develop mathematical models and database dictionaries of complex information processing systems.
• May supervise other data processing personnel as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, data processing, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering. Graduate level courses are preferable.Experience:Three years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and modification of Linux and Microsoft operating system software, including professional level experience with Linux (Red Hat or SUSE) or Microsoft. Experience with systems generation, SAN storage systems, enterprise backup/restore systems, and performance measurement techniques is also preferable.Special:A valid California driver license and use of an automobile.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:

• Functions of information technology hardware, software, and services
• Operations research and statistical analysis
• Complex information technology operating and applications systems
• Cloud based Infrastructure providers Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud
• Various higher-level programming languagesAbility to:
  • Write and orally express difficult concepts clearly
  • Analyze the information needs, problems, and procedures of other departments
  • Prepare long-range plans
  • Work effectively without supervisionEMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process will tentatively consist of a Technical Project and Technical Interview.APPLICATION PROCESSFor technical assistance with the online application, email helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit http://www.lausdjobs.org.ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATIONThe Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. For inquiries or complaints, contact our Equal Opportunity Section at (213) 241-7685.
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