Automation Systems Department Administrator

SUMMARY

This position is to maintain and monitor all servers, workstations and network LAN/WAN devices. Perform all required hardware and software maintenance, as well as new installation, updates and upgrades of existing workstations/servers.


Primary ResponsibilitiesAdminister all workstations, servers, switches and firewalls.Evaluate and/or recommend purchase of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment and software. Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solution. Install, configure and maintain workstations, servers, networks devices, network cabling, and other related equipment, devices and systems. Perform and/or oversee software and application installation and upgrades. Maintain site licenses for all hardware and software. Plan an implement network security, including firewalls, cryptography, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity and adding/deleting users. Identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties.Establish and perform maintenance programs.


Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
Degree in computer science is required. Current MCSE or other certifications are required.five (5) or more years of systems/network experience is required.Knowledge of a range of computer networking systems. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to install, configure and maintain servers, workstations, networks and related hardware and software. Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures and techniques. Ability to identify and resolve computer system malfunctions and operational problems. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Responsibilities will occasionally require evening and weekend work in response to the needs of the systems being supported. Working knowledge of AD, maximizing security options. Working knowledge of roving profiles.


Specific Equipment & Software Knowledge Requirements:Windows Server 2000 & 2003 MS SQL Server Veritas Backup Exec. and Admin. console MS Exchange Server Windows XPP Cisco Switches Net Screen Juniper VLAN Technologies Lantronix devices T-1 Services



NOTE: A short cover letter is required in order to be considered. Please, no canned cover letters. If you're serious about seeking employment with our organization we'd appreciated a simple 1-4 sentence introduction. Resumes without a cover letter will be not be considered.

Thank you.