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**Job Title: Systems & Network Administrator**:

- Staff Bargaining Unit_

**Position Status**:Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)
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**Department**:Information Technology Services (ITS)

**Supervision Received**:Director, Innovation & Technology

**Supervision Exercised**:Students Assistants

**Location**:Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
A. Network Administration 30%

B. Asset Management 20%

C. Project Management 20%

D. Training, Research & Development 10%

E. Administrative Support 10%

F. Other Duties 10%

**TOTAL 100%**

The Systems & Network Administrator applies advanced technical knowledge and expertise,
including a high-level understanding of computer technology, system design, planning, and
supporting network, asset management, project management, training, and research as well
as administrative support. The incumbent acts as the liaison between senior-level staff and
service desk staff in a swarmed environment. This position exercises considerable
independent judgment in completing tasks in accordance with departmental objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
**A. Network Administration (30%)**
- Install and configure specialized networking equipment.
- connectivity.- Configuration and continued administration of networking equipment.
- Management and administration of Algoma University TCP/IP addressing plan.
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network communication problems.
- Management and administration of network monitoring solutions.
- Perform troubleshooting as required and be the expert in service reliability and
- sustainability.- Work with the Network and Security Administrator, the System Administrator, and the

Systems Administrator - Media & Communications to identify, troubleshoot and resolve
hardware, software, external and internal interface-related, data-related, business
process-related, and network-related problems encountered by end-users.
- Configure and install workstations, software, and peripheral devices in response to the

demands of a complex network and system design.
- Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.
- In coordination with the Network and Security Administrator, the System Administrator

and the Systems Administrator - Media & Communications, perform routine network,
system, and interface start-up and shutdown procedures, and maintain control
records.
- Understand and be prepared to provide Tier I, II, and III support for all systems in a

swarming environment.
- Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization
- as required.- Create Operating System Image files that can be used for large or small-scale
- deployments.**B. Asset Management (20%)**
- Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control

procedures.
- Examine the levels of supplies and materials to determine shortages.
- Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, equipment levels, and adjustments.
- Evaluate new inventory to ensure it’s ready for shipment.
- Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
- Order new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.
- Analyze different suppliers to obtain the best cost-effective deals.
- Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
- Manages procurement of assets.

**C. Project Management (20%)**
- Aid in determining and defining project scope and objectives.
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective
- and efficient manner.- Identify the budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
- Track project costs in order to meet the budget.
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy,
- adjustments, and progress.- Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating
- expected deliverables.- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project
- execution.- Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
- Measure projec