Systems Administrator
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Systems Administrator
The Position
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Information Systems and Security (ISS) Manager the System Administrator is responsible for complex technical and analytical work related to updates maintenance etc. of the Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD) Core Systems and related peripheral systems applications network and databases. The System Administrator collaborates closely with peers and the ISS Manager as well as throughout the organization to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Anticipates mitigates identifies troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software problems on servers network input/output fleet and workstations. Escalates incidents as necessary.
- Practices network asset management including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
- Recommends Schedules and Performs software and hardware improvements upgrades patches reconfigurations and/or purchases.
- Manages end user accounts permissions access rights and storage allocations in accordance with best practices regarding privacy security and regulatory compliance.
- Performs and tests routine system backups restores and network and security audits.
- Deploys workstations servers printers scanners firewalls encryption systems and all host security systems.
- Supports the ISS Team throughout project lifecycles.
- Analyzes systems servers applications networks and input/output device performance.
- Conducts research on emerging products services protocols and standards in support of application procurement development efforts.
- Creates required reports in response to business user needs.
- Develop document and maintain policies procedures and associated training plans for system administration.
- Provides continuous effort to improve operations decrease turnaround times streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
- Operates a variety of modern office equipment to include but not limited to printers copiers calculators multi-line phone systems scanners and fax machines or other specialized equipment and personal computers in a windows-based computing environment using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of network engineering database administration LAN/WAN application development systems engineering telephony and project management.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in information systems techniques and principles including analysis design development implementation maintenance documentation and training procedures and practices.
- Network PC and platform operating systems.
- Local area network (LAN) administration.
- Applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
- Current systems software protocols and standards including firewalls and Active Directory.
- Modern office practices methods procedures and equipment.
- Troubleshoot software and hardware.
- Document and maintain configuration and process information.
- Skill in Communication (oral and written). Ability to listen and communicate with others in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Work independently with little or no direction organize own work set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
The Requirements & Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education technical certifications training or work experience. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years applied technical experience or 10 years directly related experience in network administration system software and hardware installation and maintenance problem resolution troubleshooting.
Additional Requirements: Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis a valid Washington State drivers license the use of the incumbents personal motor vehicle when a District fleet vehicle is not available for use and proof of appropriate auto insurance.
SELECTION PROCESS: The most qualified applicants based in part upon evaluation of the completed application and related information will be invited for an interview. Applications should be submitted to the Senior Human Resources Manager Brandy McNeill 7102 W. Okanogan Place Kennewick WA 99336 or apply via our website Employment - Benton Franklin Health District
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
