POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Senior Systems Administrator
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
K (TS)
JOB SUMMARY: Manage all server systems activities district wide to include system design,
installation/configuration, operation, performance, maintenance, and analysis. Serve as a lead for projects
pertaining to different systems to include collaboration with database administrators and programmers.
YEARLY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PERCENT OF
TIME
1. Manage and supervise the work of others, oversee multiple in-house projects for the
20%
district, and coordinate work with departments. Act as a project leader in the design and
review of new server systems, applications, and hardware; conduct capacity planning as
needed. Plan and implement server upgrades and vendor-supplied patches for systems
supporting students, faculty, and staff.
2.
Provide timely response to customer problems; serve as the lead person for
troubleshooting escalated server issues and systems issues.
15%
3.
Manage enterprise Microsoft (MS) Active Directory, MS Exchange, MS Structured Query
Language (SQL), Cluster services and support server infrastructure. Responsible for Data
Center Operations. Manage projects and system operations that support the college’s
Microsoft Server environment, including enhancements.
15%
4.
Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure servers are
hardened and secure. Carry out system performance and security audits. Participate in
managing all network security solutions, including antivirus and anti-spam software, and
system monitoring software. Manage software licenses and maintain appropriate
documentation.
15%
5.
Perform, monitor, and test system backups and data recovery throughout the organization.
Oversee Storage Area Network (SAN) hardware design, implementation, and
configuration.
15%
6.
Develop strategies for client/server implementations; build the infrastructure required to
support those strategies. Lead, coordinate, and participate in key process improvements as
they relate to the client/server environment. Conduct research on server hardware,
software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts.
10%
7.
Coordinate and collaborate with Executive Director, Network Systems and Support
Services to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate systems to meet
business demands.
5%
8.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director, Network Systems and Support Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned staff.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Experience managing all enterprise security solutions including anti-virus and anti-spam
software and system monitoring software;
 Experience performing, monitoring, and testing systems backups and data recovery;
 Experience carrying out system performance and security audits;
 Documented knowledge of Windows 2008/2003 Server, Terminal Server, Remote
Assistance, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft (MS) Exchange, MS Structured
Query Language (SQL), MS Internet Information Services (IIS-Web). MS System
Management Server (SMS), MS Shell scripting, Visual Basic (VB) script, MS Visual
Basic, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and MS Hyper-V;
 Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining all types of server hardware,
associated network equipment, and using server performance tuning and monitoring
tools;
 Effective organizational, conflict resolution, interpersonal, communication (both written
and oral) skills, and be highly self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented;
 Effective management and supervisory skills to lead a team in a multi-tasking
environment;
 Experience with a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software in addition to data recovery software, UNIX/Linux software, server
operating system software, Anti-Virus software and Network/Server management
software tools. Storage Area Network (SAN), Backup Solutions and tape backup
equipment, and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment;
 Experience leading a team in troubleshooting escalated server and systems issues when
hardware and software research is needed as part of project management;
 Experience comprehending, analyzing, and researching problems of a complex nature
and recommending solutions; highly effective troubleshooting, analytical, and problem
solving abilities/skills;
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and a variety of equipment associated with a general
office and client server environment. Windows servers, E-mail servers, and a variety of
network server equipment. SAN equipment, Comm-Vault disk and tape backup equipment,
and UPS equipment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software in addition to data recovery software, UNIX /Linux software, server
operating system software, Anti-Virus software and Network/Server management software
tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands
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and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift/or move up to 25, 50, and 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding and/or influencing people are important in
achieving job objectives, causing action or understanding in others, influencing behavior,
changing an opinion, or turning a situation around.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and risk of
radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Senior Systems Administrator
POSITION TITLE:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
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Date
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