Web Categorization Administrator (Content Categorization Specialist)

With millions of happy users, a growing product line, and a new state-of-the-art office, Lightspeed Systems is quickly evolving -- and there has never been a more exciting time to work here. Do you want your hard work to be rewarded with excellent benefits, fun perks, a collaborative office environment, and a meaningful career? Do you want to sharpen and expand your skills within an innovative, fast-growing company? Then work - and grow - with us. 

Lightspeed Systems' flagship product Filter and our equally invaluable service Digital Insight, utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and client input to help us continually refine our app curation, automation, and categorization so we may support districts in providing safe, secure, and equitable education for all students. Our Content Categorization team plays a pivotal role in the foundation of both these product lines. Curating apps in our client-focused education library, while maintaining the quality and reliability of the domain database. We are looking for a Content Categorization Specialistwho exhibits a high attention to detail, is adaptive, self-starting, and is dedicated to providing children with a safe experience using the modern internet. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: The list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. 

• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in the database, primarily related to categorization, updating, and consistency 
• Works with Database Dev's & Data Science team to understand programs & reports to further develop what our client needs are 
• Work closely with all client-facing teams to resolve client-specific needs 
• Assist in analyzing and monitoring categorization results from the web crawlers 
• Analyze websites for methods to categorize more accurately 
• Assist with testing web crawler development 
• Categorize extremely sensitive domains & videos 
• Curate and review apps for the Lightspeed Systems App library 
• Troubleshoot App related issues, execute fixes, and communicate changes to clients and/or internal teams 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

ABOUT YOU: The following are the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities preferred or required to perform this job. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma 
• Experience with troubleshooting data preferred 
• Experience with education-based applications 
• Experience in operating systems and platforms 
• Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc...) 
• Windows 
• Visual Studio Code 
• VPN and Remote Desktop software 

SKILLS, ABILITIES, KEY BEHAVIORS: 

• Self-starter, proactive about finding solutions and resolving tasks promptly 
• Collaborate with team members, open-mindedness, and adaptability 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff 
• Ability to clearly document and record information 
• Willingness to objectively view and categorize very offensive materials 
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment 
• Great client communication skills 
• Lightspeed Systems Mission-Focused 

ABOUT US 

For over 20 years, Lightspeed Systems has been a leader in the ever-changing landscape of K-12 learning technology. Lightspeed Systems works with tens of thousands of schools to maximize the safety, mobility, and effectiveness of their students' learning experience. Every device can be covered with the most effective web filter, student safety monitor, classroom management software, device management tool, and analytics program available. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com. 

ABOUT OUR ATX HQ 

If "work from where it makes sense" includes being onsite for you some or all the time, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done - and a whole lot more. 

• 15,000 sq. ft. of open work area, offices, and huddle rooms 
• A private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week 
• A state-of-the-art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)
• Physical therapist onsite regularly 
• Indoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots 
• Pet-friendly office environment 
• A golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun 

All within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?)

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