Systems Administrator I

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Administrator

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p>Provide support for operating systems, networks, storage systems and tape library as defined by departmental requirements.&nbsp; Maintain and monitor the infrastructure environment.&nbsp; Deploy the release of new technologies as well as design, install, configure, maintain and perform testing of operating systems, networks, and related utilities and hardware.&nbsp; Follow defined procedures to monitor systems and resolve problems.&nbsp; Work on one or more base work initiatives.&nbsp; May support one or more systems or applications of low to medium complexity.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Perform routine maintenance tasks for infrastructure systems.</li> <li>Perform health checks based on checklists.</li> <li>Monitor system-operating capacity in terms of disk space, tape storage and CPU utilization. Monitor hardware/software activities and resource utilization for capacity planning.&nbsp; Identify problems and optimize performance, as needed. Prepare performance and control reports. Validate test results. Provide feedback on test results.</li> <li>Analyze and report on operational metrics to understand performance and to ensure success in process improvements.</li> <li>Provide production support. Troubleshoot problems by analyzing root causes and evaluating multiple options.&nbsp; In case of failure events, notify users, and fix the problem or escalate to senior members Recommend procedures and controls for problem resolution or create temporary solutions until permanent solutions can be implemented. Document problem status and resolution.</li> <li>Report security issues when appropriate.&nbsp;Adhere to security requirements.</li> <li>Test and execute backup and disaster recovery for operating systems, databases, and servers. Document new or modified functions, test activities and results according to policies and procedures.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in related field preferred. '</li> <li>One (1) year of relevant technology work experience required.</li> <li>Basic knowledge of system environments, servers, storage devices, information security, or networks/ telecommunications required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analytical thinking skills.</li> <li>Ability to work independently, or within a team environment.</li> <li>Written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Data gathering and reporting skills.</li> <li>The ability to be flexible and adapt easily to changes.</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> </ul> <p><em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.</em></p>