The Deerfield Park District was formed in 1951 with a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. The District serves over 18,000 residents and has over 25 parks and facilities with 250 year-round staff and over 500 seasonally. Additionally, the District is an IAPD/IPRA Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency and a two-time National Gold Medal Finalist in the last two years. The District maintains a Aaa credit rating, has a flexible workweek and commuter program, and is conveniently located in downtown Deerfield with easy access to major highways and Metra.
What is the opportunity?
- Installs and maintains all software and operating systems, including licensing requirements and regular updates.
- Designs & maintains secure local and wide area network including all switches, routers, file servers, cabling. Monitors and coordinates access to District operated networks.
- Designs & monitors data security methods including user access and identity management, data backups, disaster recovery and appropriate use policies.
- Manages the District’s internet service providers (SD-WAN), voice services, and 5G wireless providers, including contract terms.
- Coordinates service and maintenance of all hardware components including contracts for third party services, and logging and resolving incidents.
- Coordinates system processing schedules with registration, recreation, facility and marketing staff to provide a high level of customer service.
- Designs and manages video surveillance and security systems, and coordinates installation of security systems via third party contractors.
- Supports the Finance/Accounting Department as needed.
- Conducts training of staff.