Roles and Responsibilities
The System Administrator takes care of the user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations. They offer technical support and troubleshoot any hardware and software problems related to server and storage devices. The professional will handle issues concerning application and database server operations. They do thorough research on upcoming products, service protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts. Additional IT system administrator requirements include the following:
● Installing, configuring and maintain servers and networks;
● Overseeing system performance and troubleshooting issues;
● Creating a backup and safeguarding the data if there are any hindrances;
● Performing system upgrades following new releases;
● Maintaining internal documentation through Wiki;
● Performing account setup;
● Sustaining network integrity, server deployment, and security;
● Monitoring and maintaining network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems; and
● Ensuring high-level security and efficiency resulting in 100% output.
● Maintaining the assets inventory
● System setup and allocation
Mandatory skills
Linux, Scripting, Server