Systems and Network Administration is responsible for supervising and coordinating all operating systems, local area network, wide area network, and remote network activities.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Managing and participating in the design, specification, configuration, installation, and maintenance of O/S, LAN, WAN, and remote network hardware, software, and telecommunications services such as personal computers, system software, software applications, printers, servers, routers, bridges, switches, modems, cabling, and Internet service providers.
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Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to network hardware and software acquisition, use, support, security, and backup.
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Managing network administration, server administration, application administration, and desktop configuration and support.
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Establishing and maintaining network users, user environment, directories, and security.
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Coordinating the response to the needs and questions of IT users concerning their access to resources on the network and the operation of various software programs.
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Coordinating the development and communication of institutional standards for use, operation, and security of network, personal computers, and data.
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Communicating with other departments to report and resolve software, hardware, and operations problems.
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Consulting with department managers to develop system solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
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Researching and evaluating new technologies.
- Coordinating the installation and testing of software upgrades, the collection and analysis of network and memory utilization, and the development and implementation of disaster/recovery procedures.
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Meeting with users to determine quality of service and making necessary adjustments to accommodate their needs.
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Creating long-term strategies for growth and maintenance of department resources.





