Research Systems Admin-Senior (OnCore CTMS) - OAVCR Research

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

1d•Remote

About The Position

Oversees and performs installation, configuration, monitoring, testing, and maintenance of operating system work stations and complex servers, ensuring operating systems work together, support end-user business requirements, and function properly. Evaluates the capabilities and limitations of new and existing technical tools and systems. Supervises, evaluates, and/or provides functional guidance to assigned subordinate personnel or personnel assigned on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System management or related field and four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Knowledge of computer systems, advanced operating systems, security, software applications, and system utilities.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal, customer service, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform workstation and server administration setup, customization, testing, maintenance and support.
Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot system hardware and software.
Ability to monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
Ability to perform system backup and recovery.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records and documentation.
Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 2003 or later.

Responsibilities

Oversees and maintains integrity of the of the operating system environment by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
Monitors and performs workstation and complex server administration setup, testing, maintenance and support.
Applies operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes as required.
Schedules data backup and recovery operations.
Initiates shutdown and reboot of servers as required for system maintenance and emergency response action.
Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
Evaluates, recommends, and integrates hardware and system software upgrades to optimize system performance.
Confers with users and performs complex problem diagnosis and problem resolution related to systems operating environment.
Analyzes, develops, and implements standard operating procedures.
Conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.