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Job Summary

Company
Professional Alternative, Inc.
Location
Boston, MA
Industries
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Job Type
Full Time
Employee

Systems Administrator

About the Job

The Systems Administrator provides complex system-level support of multi-user operating systems hardware and software tools, including installation, configuration, maintenance and support of these systems. Requires extensive knowledge of systems analysis. Designs and plans systems and serves as a team leader. May recommend or purchase systems.



 


FUNCTIONS:



  • Analyzes management needs regarding use of integrated data processing equipment or operations and processes.
  • Investigates, plans, implements, tests, and debugs operating system software.
  • Plans, coordinates, and schedules investigations, feasibility studies and surveys, including economic evaluation of proposed and existing automatic data processing and machine applications.
  • Designs and implements integrated hardware and software computer and information systems to meet organizational requirements.
  • Prepares on-line and hard copy documentation of systems and user applications.
  • Provides instruction and training to users and other employees on day-to-day procedures.
  • Participates in budget planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software.
  • Serves as lead analyst in a design subgroup when appropriate, directing and integrating the work of one or two lower level analysts, each responsible for several programs.
  • Records and maintains hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licensing, and user access and security.
  • Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
  • Performs problem resolution and provides on-call support for computer/network systems.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:



  • Records maintenance skills
  • Ability to analyze operational requirements and assess data processing technology and capacity requirements
  • Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot system software
  • Ability to make financial evaluations and proposals regarding current and/or future hardware and software capabilities/requirements
  • Ability to design, develop, and implement integrated hardware/software systems solutions to organizational requirements
  • Ability to develop and write systems and applications documentation and guides for users
  • Ability to provide a range of systems training and/or support activities for users
  • Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise
  • Ability to supervise and train assigned staff
  • Ability to determine the nature of computer hardware and systems software problems, and to communicate technical guidance and information to users

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


ยท         Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experience    



  • Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment
  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise
  • Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software
  • Knowledge of computer security procedures and protocol
  • Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures  
 
 

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Professional Alternative, Inc.