Position Description – Systems Administrator – Senior

(Network System Administrator)

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:	Systems Administrator – Senior (Network Systems Administrator)	FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to:	IT Network Support Professional Support Specialist - Manager
Department:	Information Technology and Services
Date Prepared:	June 2005

BASIC FUNCTION

The main objective of this position is to install, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and back up Windows and Linux based servers. Maintaining network functionality plays a large role in this job. The incumbent works with workstation setup, connectivity, and cleint/server interoperability.

NATURE & SCOPE

The IT Network Support Professional Support Specialist – Manager supervises the Network Systems Administrator. While no subordinates report to the Network Systems Administrator, the incumbent does manage several projects independently.

Server installation, configuration, and administration are the focal points of this position. This position is critical to the maintenance and security of the servers on campus. In order for the incumbent to perform effectively, a good deal of continuing education in the information technology sector is required. This education is essential to the incumbent in network administration as well.

The incumbent must display a variety of skills in order to be successful. One of the most important traits that the Network Systems Administrator can have is the ability to communicate effectively on a variety of levels. The incumbent must understand technical jargon; however, the incumbent must be able to translate this jargon into a form that is understandable for end users. Another necessary skill is the ability to research answers. Often, problems will arise which the Network Systems Administrator has not experienced, and he/she will have to research and implement the solutions. A third essential characteristic is the ability to be self-supervised and motivated. He/She must decide what jobs need priority, when to do them, and how to do them without micromanagement.

Position Description – Systems Administrator – Senior

(Network System Administrator)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ø Updates and maintains servers

Ø Performs scheduled backups of data on servers for disaster recovery and evaluates and modifies disaster recovery procedures

Ø Determines need for and installs new servers

Ø Evaluates and determines workstation configurations and printer requirements for end users

Ø Assists in the installation of network equipment and cabling and performs setups to meet user needs

Ø Monitors the campus network

Ø Assists in evaluating, planning, and determining new projects and executes assigned projects

Ø Maintains current knowledge of the information technology profession through classes, seminars, presentations, and published materials

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is not responsible for any budget decisions.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position requires two years of college or vocational school and five to seven years of experience in the field. The incumbent must also display an understanding of servers, software, and environments.