Systems Administrator

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Job Title:

Systems Administrator Agency:

West Georgia Technical College Job

Requisition :

Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$67500.00 PER YEAR

Job Description:

Job Summary The Systems Administrator is responsible for the planning, implementation, administration, maintenance, and security of the college's enterprise technology infrastructure. This position oversees servers, storage, networking, communications systems, cybersecurity operations, cloud services, and related technology platforms to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient delivery of information technology services across the institution.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Manages and administers local, hybrid, and cloud: servers, networking, communication, and infrastructure systems. (20%)
• Manages and complies with standards for the classification, creation, and removal of users and applicable role or permission assignments. (20%)
• Serves as the lead support services technician regarding server, networking, communications, and application service issues; ensures a satisfactory level of support. (20%)
• Plans and implements college system cyber security, including but not limited to: administration of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, the application of cryptography to systems and applications, managing host and client security, and incident response and remediation. (15%)
• Sets standards for and implements software deployments, operating system levels, and patching or upgrade cadence. (15%)
• Sets standards and maintains inventory for all software, server, and related purchases. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)Competencies
• Knowledge of instructional technology and the application of technology in an academic environment
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, email systems, database systems, and server operating systems
• Knowledge of information security practices and technology
• Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in the diagnosis and resolution of computer software and hardware operating problems
• Knowledge of the acquisition and deployment of computer software applications and technology hardware
• Effective Communication, verbal and written
• Interpersonal Skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ethical Practice
• Customer Service
• Detail Oriented Work Environment This job operates in a professional office and classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies, as well as tools associated with the field of information technology.

Physical Demands 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; climb ladders; differentiate and identify color-coded items; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move electronic equipment, office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, mainly located on a college campus. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5:30 pm…