Associate Systems Administrator Job Description

Associate Systems Administrator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Associate Systems Administrator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Document and track problems to facilitate a timely resolution;
  • Installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space;
  • Assist end users in resolving hardware and software issues;
  • Make recommendations on purchasing hardware/software and coordinate the installation;
  • Quickly and effectively learn new systems to rapidly identify solutions to resolve and prevent future service interruptions;
  • Provide drafting and review of technical documentation, calling out key updates and areas of improvement where necessary;
  • Install PCs, wireless networks, desktop infrastructure, and devices such as printers, scanners, etc;
  • Summarizes key elements of a technical problem and accurately assign cases to internal and external partners as necessary;
  • Conduct daily network backup operations and maintenance;
  • Interact with users and evaluates vendor products;
  • Timely and accurate notification of service impacting events to the appropriate team;
  • Develop and monitor policies and standards related to the use of computing resources;
  • Set up administrator and service accounts while maintaining the system documentation;
  • Tuning system performance;
  • Perform various job duties with different departments like, production organization, IT, etc.

Requirements:

  • Applicants may be subject to a background check and drug screening;
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage high pressure situations;
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization;
  • Flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing environment and responsibilities;
  • Understanding of IT principles and an ability to communicate technical concepts;
  • Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities;
  • High-Level problem solving with analytical and critical thinking capabilities;
  • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Certification in Comptia A+
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering;
  • 2+years of experience in computer networks and system maintenance;
  • Strong attention to detail and desire to provide excellent customer service;
  • 3+ years of experience on current network operating systems;
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.