GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
RANGE: CL - 47
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan, evaluate, select and install computers and
related hardware and software; analyze, re-design and modify existing systems software as
needed to improve efficiency or correct deficiencies; develop and maintain system software
required to support the programming staff and user community; provide technical assistance to
the programming, operations, and computer repair staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage and perform system administration of the District's ERP hardware and software
development, production, and testing platforms.
Install and configure mainframes, network servers, communication equipment, network/local
printers, and personal computer hardware and software.
Analyze, formulate, and recommend solutions to complex systems hardware and software
problems.
Install and update new and existing system software required to maintain an effective and
reliable computer system; ensure the availability and optimum performance of the District's ERP
hardware and software development, production, and testing platforms.
Responsible for forms management; account generation and ERP access and maintenance;
computer room fire suppression and alarm systems; off site storage of backup tapes;
backup/recovery planning and performance; systems and database security.
Develop and maintain operating system and support software to efficiently utilize available
resources; develop programs to measure the performance of the operating system.
Analyze, re-design or modify existing systems and programs to achieve greater efficiency or to
correct logic and procedural deficiencies.
Establish controls and methods to assure accuracy, security and compliance with established
procedures; develop and configure system security measures to prevent unauthorized access to
the computer system and databases.
Develop comprehensive testing procedures to assure that all system software functions
efficiently and accurately.
Maintain a library of support software essential to the operation of computer equipment and
application systems and programs.
Communicate with vendors and district personnel to exchange technical information, schedule
installations, user training, and monitor the availability of system software.
Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the selection, scheduling and installation of
computers, network and related systems.
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Prepare a variety of internal reports, records, documentation, specifications and other materials
related to the District's computer software systems.
Train and provide work direction to the computer operations staff, student assistants and other
personnel as assigned; participate in the selection of staff and assign and review the work of
others.
Maintain current knowledge of computer equipment, systems and technology; attend meetings,
seminars and symposiums related to computer hardware, and software.
Document and formalize standards and procedures relating to the interfacing of computers and
peripheral equipment.
Prepare detailed procurement specifications such as request for bids on computer and related
equipment.
Program, configure and operate a variety of computers and related equipment including
mainframes, microcomputers, servers, personal computers, tape and disk drives, and
communication equipment.
Ensure the proper creation and storage of backup media for the HP production, development,
library and network servers used by administrative computer users.
Work with the selected vendor in monitoring and maintaining the computer room fire
suppression and alarm systems.
Design, develop, and maintain a computer system to monitor the current inventory and future
requirements of printable forms used by the HP computer systems; work with the programming
staff and department representatives in the design and procurement of forms used by the data
center.
Design, develop and maintain macros and programs used in the conversion of staff personal
computers to new and improved platforms.
Monitor and adjust UNIX structures and parameters.
Manage and perform system administration of the District's development, production, and library
platforms.
Install, test, troubleshoot and perform adjustments to a variety of equipment including servers,
desktop computers, and peripherals.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Maintain departmental area(s) in a safe, clean and orderly condition; assure compliance with
established safety procedures and regulations.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF;
Capabilities and limitations of operation systems and support software
Analysis and formulation of new computer programs and systems
Principles and techniques of systems analysis and design
Methods and techniques of programming development through on-line text editing systems
Principles and techniques of operation systems including HP-UX, Unix, Microsoft Windows
Server, Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems and other related systems.
Principles and techniques of structured programming in and unix utilities such as PERL,
EXPECT, SED, AWK, and other languages
Technical aspects of telnet, ftp, and TCP/IP communication
Basic electronics required for wiring, configuring, installing and operating information technology
equipment
Computer software such as compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and pre-packaged software
Operations, capabilities, and limitations of a variety of computers and related equipment
Principles and practices of providing technical assistance, training and work direction
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including telephone techniques and
etiquette.
Technical aspects of field of specialty
ABILITY TO:
Evaluate computer hardware and support software and make appropriate recommendations
Learn applicable sections of California Education Code and other applicable laws
Diagnose and correct deficiencies in operating systems, compilers, assemblers and utility
programs
Learn district organization, operation, policies and objectives
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing computer languages and script languages utilized in the
Microsoft and Unix environments (such as Shell Scripts, vbscript, powershell, PERL, AWK,
SED, and EXPECT)
Analyze, design, develop, implement and maintain complex system, programs and procedures
Prepare clear and logical reports, proposals and other written materials
Configure, program, and operate a variety information technology equipment
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Complete work with many interruptions; meet schedules and time lines
Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Train and provide work direction to others; assign and review the work of others
Read, understand and explain technical materials and policies
Establish and maintain a complex record storage and retrieval system
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Analyze PC and mainframe system requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems or related field.
Increasingly responsible experience in systems administration, software programming, and
system monitoring on enterprise class computer systems.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Information Systems environment subject to lifting up to 50 pounds, moving and installing
information technology equipment.
Est. 3/2014