System Administrator

Principal Duties: Direct and Manage all Mainframe Engineering Projects.
Manage Mainframe Systems Engineering Staff.
Establish Mainframe Systems Departmental Standards and Procedures.
Provide Documentation and Knowledge transfer to other departments regarding new procedures.
Work with finance department on Software and Hardware Maintenance Renewals and Budget planning.
Manage third party vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing agreements. Minimum Qualifications: A Systems Administrator, is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and security of company intranets and computer systems. Their duties include installing antivirus or malware protection software, responding to employee concerns or drafting documents to help employees use computer systems and coordinating with company leadership to determine new technologies that could enhance their company s computer systems.
General tasks and responsibilities will include:
System Administrators identify any problems in the system, anticipate potential issues and repair systems and software when necessary. Other duties and responsibilities may include:
Setting up new users and giving them access to the intranet
Managing and maintaining the file servers
Operating the firewall for the organization
Monitoring the internet connection for security risks
Employing the latest security protocols
Monitoring the local area network (LAN) for threats or errors
Educational Level:
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Telecommunications, Data Communications, or a related field of study; and
Five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in the field of data processing, computer systems, and applications.
Operations Specialty requires supervisory experience (5 years).
Network Services requires a telecommunications background and experience.
Broad knowledge and expertise in the characteristics of computers, peripheral devices, communications systems and hardware capabilities, programming languages, E.D.P. applications, systems analysis methodology, data management and retrieval techniques; or
A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Years of Experience:
Five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in the field of data processing, computer systems, and applications.
Operations Specialty requires supervisory experience (5 years).