IT Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
Guidelines for the Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
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Provide multi platform systems programming and advanced information security skills
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Technical
Planning
Operational
Security operations
o Ensure the security and integrity of any equipment attached to the RU Network
 Server
 Workstations
 LAN
 Recommend additional security software as needed
o Scans will be done by the Information Protection and Security Division; systems
administrator will assist with information and help needed
Resolve issues and vulnerabilities found on University scans
Back-up and recovery for critical data
Account creation/removal procedures-To be determined by RIAS
Account group creation/removal procedures To be determined by RIAS
Secure and implement hardware, software and configurations for RIAS deployment
(http://www.computer-store.rutgers.edu)
Server back-up
User support
Network monitoring
Equipment maintenance
o Standard security settings
 Default account settings
 Password control
 System monitoring
 Data integrity
 Data confidentiality
 Host based firewalls
Periodic verification of security settings
Change control procedures
o Tape Backup Operations
o Ensure previous night’s backup was successful
o Provide for a tape rotation schedule and change tape according to process (see below)
o Store tapes in an appropriate “safe place” or off-site
o Tape media should be replaced no less than once a year
o Tapes should be clearly marked
Virus protection procedures (MSSG)
o Ensure virus protection software is operational on the server and workstations and loaded
with new signature files which can be automatically updated at a minimum 7 day interval
(http://mssg-ftp.rutgers.edu/mcafee.html)
o Any workstation wishing to attach to the server should be running the VirusScan Security
Suite; those not running virus protection should not be allowed to login to departmental
servers
o Discovered viruses are the responsibility of the user who should notify the departmental
support person/UCS immediately
o As new antivirus software becomes available, departmental support staff will make
regular updates or configure regular automatic updates
o Only departmental IT support or systems administrator will download or install software
due to viruses which can be downloaded from the Internet.