Information Technologist

IT (Information Technologists) generally design, operate, or maintain technology products. Not limited to employment with technology companies, IT specialists may work with any businesses, agencies, or organizations that use technology or manage large amounts of information.

Regardless of the sector, IT specialists usually provide similar services related to software, hardware, databases, Web resources, networks, and enterprise systems. IT specialists will also work with external partners, including consultants, agencies and vendors, to arrive at the most appropriate system of integration of multiple systems. With information technology constantly changing, specialists must stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and the potential effectiveness of these advancements in their current system.

• maintains information technology systems (PC LAN equipment)
• provides IT operations functions to offices for the organization's standard hardware, software, and voice/data network solutions
• responsible for the purchase, installation, and life-cycle maintenance of PCs, servers, and LAN network, connectivity equipment
• as appropriate, provides escalated on-site support of hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
• acts as the primary point of communication between TIS and operating, business, and functional units.
• performs local administration and operates functions as appropriate in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.

• Responsible for local inventory maintenance and software license management.
• Monitors security compliance in accordance with TIS standards, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for maintenance of systems documentation such as TIS operations manuals.
• Serves as the technical and communications liaison to and from stakeholders and office key users for TIS communications, initiatives, needs assessments, etc.
• Responsible for procurement, installation, and life-cycle maintenance of IT hardware and software (includes PCs, peripherals, servers, networking equipment, operating systems, and other software)
• Provides new staff with PC/account setup and orientation.