Systems Analyst

All Lines Technology Inc•Youngwood, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Responsible for coordinating the design, installation and connectivity of the computer and network systems of the Company. Role is to plan, direct, and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer and network systems to ensure the stable operation of the organization's IT assets. This includes developing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all new and existing network hardware, software, and communication links. The analyst will also schedule and direct the activities of a team of network specialists to resolve end user hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion. WORKING PROCEDURES: THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. Strategy & Planning Develop and implement policies for network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, related documentation, and technical specifications information. Plan and implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network infrastructure components. Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and associated training for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery. Deploy workstations, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems. Operational Management Manage all operating systems and end-user software. Configure and troubleshoot servers, communications (e-mail, IM, etc.]) and connection solutions, including workstation connectivity, local area networks, company Web site, intranet, Internet applications , print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software in accordance to business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on servers, input/output fleet, and workstations. Escalate incidents as necessary. Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles. Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases. Create required reports in response to business user needs. Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use. Monitor, analyze, and audit network performance across the organization’s LANs, WANs, and wireless deployments to recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands. Identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks. Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on. Inspect, maintain, and where necessary replace network cabling, voice/data jacks, and other network-related equipment. Ensure network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure. SCOPE PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS: Frequent contact with all company departments as well as all company business partners (customers, suppliers, sales partners) DIRECTION OF OTHERS: Provides assistance to junior technicians as required. DIRECTION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the department manager.

Requirements

College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience
Working technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems, including [Microsoft, Linux, etc]
Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards, including [firewalls, Active Directory…]
Extensive hands-on technical knowledge of network systems, protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN, WAN, frame relay, TCP/IP, T1, 802.11x, and so on
Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience
Strong knowledge of network management and analysis tools
Extensive client/server and operating system experience
Experience working in a switched and routed environment
Working technical knowledge of current network hardware; skilled at installing/configuring hubs, switches, routers, etc
Knowledge of anti-virus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other network security measures
Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
Strong customer service orientation
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals
Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required
Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated and directed
Keen attention to detail
Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components
Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals

Responsibilities

Develop and implement policies for network asset management
Plan and implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network infrastructure components
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and associated training for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery
Deploy workstations, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems
Manage all operating systems and end-user software
Configure and troubleshoot servers, communications (e-mail, IM, etc.]) and connection solutions
Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on servers, input/output fleet, and workstations
Practice network asset management
Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles
Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases
Create required reports in response to business user needs
Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use
Monitor, analyze, and audit network performance across the organization’s LANs, WANs, and wireless deployments
Identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks
Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on
Inspect, maintain, and where necessary replace network cabling, voice/data jacks, and other network-related equipment
Ensure network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure