Title: System Administrator
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Provides timely and efficient support to the end-user for personal computer hardware, software, network connectivity, peripheral devices, Wi-Fi, SQL server, Exchange Server and telephone. Determines when to escalate incidents to second level support personnel. Provides on-the-spot troubleshooting and problem resolution. Responsible for monitoring compliance with software licensing policies and reports any potential security-related issue to management
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results Expected):
- Performs analysis, troubleshooting and resolves first-level support of hardware and software issues involving personal computer hardware, operating systems or basic software integration.
- Defines severity of support request and escalates to the appropriate second level support staff, as required.
- Reviews, assesses, maintains and recommends improvements to user computers based upon agreed local management standards.
- Assesses system performance in terms of availability and reliability.
- Performs installation and configuration of computer operating systems. Installs standard personal computer software applications and verifies successful operation of the applications.
- Installs and maintains software in accordance with company and manufacturer software licensing policies and procedures.
- Answers end-users’ queries regarding software packages.
- As necessary, provides training on the use of standard software applications, such as Microsoft® Office and other office related software.
- Assigns, monitors, and maintains user security access privileges for various Bourns systems: VPN, LAN, Internet, SAP and e-mail.
- Ensures all security software is enabled and configured properly. Escalates any network security issues to Help Desk management for immediate attention.
- Reviews, assesses, and initiates corrective actions when required to local network structure to ensure continued maximum network uptime.
- Monitors software backup of critical data and takes necessary corrective action in event of backup failure.
- Performs repairs and upgrades of PC hardware, software and peripherals and coordinates outside vendor warranty repairs when needed.
- Maintain and monitor Windows Server, Backup Server, SQL Server and Exchange Server.
- Builds strong relationship with end-users by providing helpful support and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.
BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required with some college-level courses in Computer Science and/or Microsoft® or CISCO® certification is desirable.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Requires three to five years of IT administration support experience.
OTHER SKILLS: Knowledge of Microsoft® Office Suite, including Microsoft® Project, Microsoft® Exchange/Outlook, Windows® operating system, Backup Exec, SQL server, PC peripherals, and good understanding of LAN/WAN network environment. Must exercise good judgment in decision making, be self-motivated and detail oriented, possess good analytical skills with in-depth problems solving abilities and be dependable.