Computer Systems Administrator
About The Position
The Computer Systems Administrator serves as the primary technical resource for all networks, digital security, phone systems, and server infrastructure supporting Great Plains Health's information systems. This role involves selecting, implementing, and testing local and wide-area network software and hardware components, overseeing the implementation and testing of Windows, Unix, and Linux server-based applications, and maintaining Firewalls, network appliances, security devices, Storage Area Networks, and converged infrastructure. The Administrator coordinates on-site performance tuning for networks and server applications and is accountable for the stability and reliability of the organization's computer infrastructure. Key responsibilities include providing technical perspective on installation and maintenance, identifying and resolving technical problems with servers, Storage Area Networks, tape libraries, network switching equipment, operating systems, and applications. Computer Systems Administrators work collaboratively to provide technical and operational leadership, technical training, documentation, and cross-training for all supported systems.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or equivalent in education/experience.
- Formal technical training regarding the installation and support of Microsoft Windows domains, IP networking.
- Multiple years of experience as a computer systems technician such that technical knowledge of networks and personal computer systems can be demonstrated.
Responsibilities
- Communicates effectively and openly in operations activities. Demonstrates courtesy, diplomacy, and tact in interactions with internal and external customers. Follows the customer service guidelines established by the organization. Fosters trust in relationships with workforce members.
- Plans, implements, integrates, protects and maintains local area, wireless and wide area network-related resources.
- Review and analysis of audits, logs, and metric reports to monitor the performance and quality of the organization's multiple network infrastructures.
- Creates and verifies server and device configuration backups.
- Provides technical analysis and support for the server-based applications integrated into business operations.
- Implements network server systems as directed by management.
- Responsible for security (system, file, data, and user) of applications and their hardware platforms.
- Provides documentation, procedures, information, and guidance to IS customers throughout the design, selection, installation, and implementation of computer systems.
- Works with workforce members in the development of long- and short-range computer system infrastructure plans that support the mission, values and goals of the organization.
- Monitors changes in technology.
- Recommends system improvements based on monitoring activity.
- Attends training as directed.
- Researches solutions to configuration and setup issues.
- Creates solutions using existing software and hardware tool set.
- Participates in disaster recovery drills.
- Participates in the budget process by tracking needs and facilitating cost quotations.
- Creates equipment orders as necessary.
- Cross trains other computer systems administrators.
- Follows hospital rules, policies, and procedures as well as applicable laws and standards including those that are established for safe patient care and prompt reporting of patient safety issues and errors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
