System Administrator

**System Administrator**

A system administrator is an essential IT professional who is responsible for providing a reliable work environment for an organization—from server and network performance to security and all other areas that keep an organization’s IT systems running smoothly. System administrators must have an in-depth understanding of computer software, hardware, and networks and are highly skilled, valuable members of an organization.

**System Administrator duties and responsibilities**

Systems Administrators often help with a wide range of tasks, including answering user questions, analyzing network speed and performance and creating budgets for upgrades or repairs. The duties and responsibilities in a System Administrator job description may include:

- Ensuring the integrity of data storage and backup systems
- Maintaining the internet connection and firewall and monitoring security tools
- Managing the configuration of operating systems
- Responding immediately to security or usability concerns
- Anticipating potential problems and taking action to solve them before they impact users when possible
- Adding, removing or updating user information such as logins and passwords
- Documenting the network’s configuration

**Systems Administrator job qualifications and requirements**

A Systems Administrator job description may ask for formal qualifications in the below fields.
- IT
- Computing Studies
- Information Systems
- Mathematics and Information Engineering
- Business Administration

Completion of recognised certifications may also be of value to a Systems Administrator role. Some of these include:

- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)

There are some key soft skills that are critical to success to this role, and may be asked for in a Systems Administrator job description:

- High-level problem-solving skills
- Analytical and critical thinkingcapabilities
- Strong interpersonaland collaborative skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: $39.38-$56.75 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Work Location: In person