System Administrator Responsibilities

System administrator responsibilities include:

• Installation and configuration of software, hardware and networks.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot problems
• Ensure the security and efficiency of the IT infrastructure.

Ingenuity is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You must also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.

System Admin goal will be to ensure that our technological infrastructure works smoothly and efficiently.

• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools.
• Configure accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems as needed.
• Troubleshooting and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Update systems with new versions and models
• Develop experience to train staff in new technologies.
• Create an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies.
• Requirements
• Proven experience as a system administrator, network administrator or similar role
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management.
• Knowledge of system security (eg intrusion detection systems) and data backup / recovery
• Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or in another language.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• Spirit and attitude to solve problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science or a related discipline; Professional certification (for example, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is an advantage