Systems Administrator

Shift

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Compensation: $60,000 per year

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsible for providing technical support for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and administration of personal computers and desktop application software, premises' servers, printers, data/voice/internet services, computer-related peripheral devices; provides support of interfaces between departmental equipment and other Pace system.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Installs, tests, documents and maintains local area network systems and equipment; troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software problems.
• Manages user accounts, access, and passwords; creates user groups, accounts, and computers in directory services and email for users/sites.
• Installs, tests, documents and maintains personal computer systems across various Pace locations. Assists users in determining their hardware and software needs; install and customizes software and ensures that vendor hardware and software are functioning appropriately.
• Installs and maintains communications systems between departmental personal computer and network systems and other Pace systems; troubleshoots problems and ensures proper operation of hardware and software.
• Monitors, maintains and troubleshoots data, voice and internet services, premises' servers; escalates outage and impact to vendor/service carrier; works on resolution; communicates outage to impacted users/sites.
• Confers with users and departmental management to determine information system needs; researches vendor hardware and software options; ensures that potential acquisitions are compatible with existing hardware, software, and systems.
• Instructs staff in the operation of hardware and software; ensures that there is proper written documentation and instructions for non-technical personal computer and network users.
• Maintains accurate records and files related to work performed and systems inventory of all hardware and software installed in locations supported.
• Provides back‑up and support to other regional System Administrators; works collaboratively with other members of IT to identify, evaluate, and select new tools and services to meet business needs.
• Provides on‑call support for site/region/division.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; AND two (2) years of experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting personal computer/network/server hardware and software; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• None.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Local area network hardware and software capabilities and installation techniques.
• Standard personal computer system hardware and business application software operating capabilities and…