COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Job brief :

We are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and networks.

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

Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

. Install and configure software and hardware

. Manage network servers and technology tools

. Set up accounts and workstations

. Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements

. Troubleshoot issues and outages

. Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls

. Upgrade systems with new releases and models

. Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies

. Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Requirements and skills:

. Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role

. Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management

. Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery

. Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language

. Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms

. Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

. Excellent communication skills

. BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus