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What does a System Administrator do?
System administrators, or SysAdmins, are responsible for setting up and maintaining computer systems. They ensure that computers in the company's network, especially the server, run smoothly and securely.
System Administrator Role
We are looking for a system administrator to join our organisation. The system administrator requires extensive knowledge of computer software, hardware, and networks. You will be responsible for organising, designing, modifying, and supporting our computer systems. You will design and oversee LAN, WAN, and network segments. Daily tasks can include installing, upgrading and monitoring software and hardware. The System Administrator will handle all essentials such as operating systems, business applications, security tools, web-servers, email, laptop, and desktop PCs.
System Administrator Duties
- Support network segments, Internet, and intranet systems
- Ensure system design allows all components to work correctly
- Make upgrade recommendations
- Maintain system security
- Troubleshoot problems reported by users and analyse
- Monitor networks for security
- Evaluate and modify system performance
- Maintain network facilities in individual machines
- Maintain the integrity of the network and servers
- Ensure network connectivity throughout a company’s LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations
- Design and deploy networks; Maintain network servers such as file servers, and VPN gateways
- Perform network address assignment
- Assign routeing protocols and table configuration
- Assign configuration of directory services
- Administer all system hardware and software deployment, security updates and patches
System Administrator Requirements
- Experience with iSCSI SANS; Dell AEQ and NetApp knowledge is a plus
- Specific experience with Symantec Backup Exec
- Knowledge of firewall technology and switching and routeing systems
- Experience with Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Experience with email filtering is a plus
- Proficient with VMware 5.5 including VLAN and Enterprize Plus features
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Technical skills: These are the hard skills required through training, such as proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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