Senior System Administrator

Job Description

He She has solid know-how of this underlying technologies. He She has experience in providing customer support over the phone and vie e-mail. This position has no direct reports and usually works very independently on the cases assigned to himher. Duties and Responsibilities

• Works on specialized, complex assignments relating to the installation and relocation of hardware and software for servers, including assembly, configuration and transport, in accordance with established procedures, standards and instructions
• Works independently or with higher level manager on systems integration issues involving specialized hardware and software
• Administers, configures and manages tools and applications that operate on the enterprise level, affecting county-wide operations
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and departmental policies
• Performs installation, configuration, testing and evaluation of server-related software and hardware according to manufacturer and departmental standards and procedures
• Prepares servers and associated equipment for installation;Modifies, updates or replaces internal or external equipment parts as required
• Administers security and maintenance on servers according to manufacturer and departmental standards;
• Assists with the development and implementation of security standards and protocols to ensure systems are accessible only by authorized users
• Lifts equipment that may weigh as much as 50 lbs. To place in, arrange around, or remove from the workplace for set-up, installation, repair, de-installation, or maintenance
• Responds to maintenance service requests
• Receives user calls regarding server-related problems and performs the appropriate action to resolve the problem
• In consultation with higher level managers, plans and assigns tasks to subordinate staff
• Performs diagnosis of failures to determine the specific causes of software or hardware problems
• Assists with the preparation of server documentation, specifications, instructions and user manuals as needed
• Notifies appropriate information technology staff of software or hardware failures and performs computer diagnostics
• Works with contract and vendor supplied personnel engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of server software and hardware
• Maintains operating records and prepares routine operating reports
• Manages inventory of server and associated equipment
• Informs supervisor as to the status of all operating problems
• Assists in managing inventory of server and associated equipment
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing assignments
• May access protected health information (phi) in accordance with departmental assignments and guidelines defining levels of access (i.e. Incidental vs extensive)
• May train and schedule subordinate staff and evaluate their performance to inform management of employee progress
• May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.
• Knowledge, Skills Competencies
  • Good working experience on Exchange Lotus Notes Server Client, User Administration on Notes, Notes Server Administration, Windows 98 NTWin 2K Pro Server. Working knowledge on TCPIP, Windows Active directoryDHCPDNS WINS. Client, Antivirus Software, Office Automation Software Remote Management Software
  • Good working knowledge of OS as per profile Windows NT20002003, Linux, Sun Solaris, AIX Monitoring and health checks.
  • Veritas Arcserve Backup Software Administration
  • BackupRestoration and System State Backup
  • Fair Knowledge of Networking
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Good Problem Solving Skills
  • Desired Qualification Diploma BE BSc Desired Experience Should have 3+ yrs of experience for desktop and 5+ yrs for server network in providing Level Support to all departments Schedule time estimates for projects task deliverables, progress time estimates for completion.

Keyskills :
linuxdhcpwindowstroubleshootinguser administrationknowledge discoverysun solariscustomer supportactive directoryword processingbackup softwareoffice automationworking experiencestatements of work sowproblem solvingcomputer diagnosticsoffic