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SUMMARY:
Designs, manages, and administers university systems, including servers, applications, and databases. Activities include implementation, configuration, documentation, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, usage monitoring and the development of specialized procedures for systems. Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all university systems and effective execution of all backups and archrivals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Manages and maintains the server farm.
Maintains and configures systems, including installing operating systems, new software releases, and system upgrades.
Assists with configuration and support of Internet services (i.e. web services, email, FTP, etc.)
Researches and develops migration paths for server and infrastructure design.
Participates in designing and documenting the application architecture; maintains/updates documentation as systems and applications change.
Evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems.
Enforces system security and change management policies and procedures.
Maintains data archives and server activity logs.
Performs system backups and recovery.
Maintains system documentation, operating procedures, and logs.
Maintains and continually reviews disaster recovery plans and activities.
Refines systems design to improve efficiency and ease of management; ensures new technologies integrate with existing systems and services.
Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency and meet the data/service needs of system users.
Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
Assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing production problems; corrects identified problems.
Maintains application security, assists in event investigations, and compliance enforcement.
Runs periodic evaluations of all systems using system and network security checking.
Troubleshoots system access problems and implements system security policies and procedures.
Investigates new technologies and make recommendations for acquisition.
Coaches and provides feedback to other Systems Administrators.
Assist the supervisor in developing strategies to effectively improve performance and meet customer expectations. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer information systems, information technology or a related field required. At least 5 years of experience severing as a systems administrator required. CERTIFICATIONS:
Server + or equivalent and Microsoft MCSE or MCSA certifications required. |
