Job Title: Systems Administrator
Department: Helios
Reports To: IT Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared Date: August 14, 2006

SUMMARY
Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance and overall support of the Company's production server systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows O/S in a mixed Unix and Windows LAN/WAN environment.
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS, Cisco PIX OS and Linux.
• Perform the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of server hardware, software and/or peripherals.
• Perform all server hardware/software moves, additions, installations and changes.
• Ensure that all installed software is compliant with purchased software licenses.
• Assist in monitoring the physical performance of server hardware, software and/or peripherals, suggesting optimization possibilities.
• Track and respond to problems in a timely manner.
• Deliver quality support in a finite time frame, successfully dealing with problems arising from unexpected or unforeseen technical difficulties with hardware, software and/or peripherals.
• Keep pace with new developments and industry trends in personal computing systems, hardware technology and software patches/updates.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Systems Supervisor on a timely basis with minimal supervision.
• Communicates essential information to the employees within the department and/or within the Company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Must posses the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms’ climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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