Systems Administrator (Senior)
About The Position
The Systems Administrator supports an environment of disparate systems requiring near-24×7 access. Under the direction of the IT Systems Supervisor, the role evaluates IT installation performance and recommends and coordinates improvements. It calls for strong judgment, analytical ability, creativity in resolving major problems, and tactful interpersonal and communication skills. The role plans, installs, configures, tests, monitors, secures, and maintains server hardware, software, and operating and system-management systems. It also supports users through training and assistance, coordinates system upgrades with vendors and other administrators, contributes information for budgets, monitors expenses, and develops technical expertise. The position maintains confidentiality and may perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Technical degree in a discipline such as Computer Engineering, plus two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The posting also states in Additional Information that a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to solve practical problems with known variables where limited standardization exists, and interpret written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
- Strong multitasking and networking skills; Microsoft Server administration; Microsoft Exchange; SAN storage implementations; virtual server environment management and performance tuning.
- Basic Windows scripting skills.
- Advanced hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
- Experience supporting databases, data backup and recovery systems, and Linux.
- Strong customer-service skills, work ethic, teamwork, ability to work independently, above-average organization skills, excellent communication skills, and problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the computing environment by identifying system requirements, installing upgrades, and monitoring system performance.
- Establish system specifications by consulting users and analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
- Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of server hardware, software, and operating and system-management systems; define system and operational policies and procedures.
- Monitor and analyze system performance; tune performance; troubleshoot hardware, software, operating systems, and system-management systems; conduct load and stress testing; and escalate application problems to vendors.
- Secure systems by developing access, monitoring, control, and evaluation processes; establish and test disaster-recovery policies and procedures; complete backups; and maintain documentation.
- Prepare users by designing and conducting training programs and providing references and support.
- Coordinate with vendors and other administrators to develop, test, evaluate, and install system enhancements and new software under the direction of the IT Manager.
- Submit information for budgets and monitor expenses.
- Expand technical expertise through educational opportunities, professional publications, and professional organizations.
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
- Assist the Senior Systems Administrator.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
