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  • ID
    #8070690
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Advantage Technical Resourcing
  • Date
    2021-01-11
  • Deadline
    2021-03-12

Vacancy expired!

IT Network/Systems Administrator needed to support a busy academic setting. The qualified candidate MUST have experience with Routers/Switches and basic Server Administration background. Will also be assisting with PC Support issues.

Location: Warwick, RI

Duration: 6-12 months+ contract

Rate: Competitive

Description:

The IT Administrator will be supporting the MIS Manager at a School District. 6-6:30AM start time (Eight hour day)

Out client is looking for an Assistant Coordinator of Information Services to maintain, upgrade and manage their software, hardware and networks. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience and communication skills to interact with a variety of team members and end users. Your goal will be to ensure that the district's technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently, both on a daily basis and in times of outages and crises.

This position reports to the Manager of Information Systems and is expected to report all activities of all computer operations, including day-to-day LAN/WAN activity, security updates, and systems projects.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain software, hardware, and cloud services

Manage network servers and technology services/applications

Install and manage network switches and wifi access points in all buildings - assist in reconfiguration of network topology, network segmentation, and reliability

Maintain the district's user and computer directory environment(s)

Manage the district's remotely-hosted firewall and web filters

Undertake new initiatives and projects as directed

Interface with hardware and software vendors and network managed service providers when necessary

Oversee workflow, assignments and support for computer technicians in conjunction with the Director of Technology

Monitor performance of all network and cloud services

Troubleshoot issues and outages across the network and datacenter

Ensure adequate cybersecurity through backups, firewalls, and cybersecurity systems

Upgrade/patch all systems and network devices with new releases and models

Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies

Build internal technical documentation, manuals and procedures, consult on policies as they relate to the position

Assist Director of Technology and other Technology Coordinators in planning and implementing new technologies and capacity management

Provide technical consulting in all areas of data communications and computing activities

Provide support and research for available technology solutions

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology

Required Qualifications:

3-5 years proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role

Experience with Virtualized Datacenter environment

Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity, business continuity, and data backup/recovery

Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms - Windows Desktop/Server, Linux, macOS

Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

Ability to handle confidential data and material with discretion

Ability to work as part of a team and independently with both minimal supervision and the awareness of clients procedures and policies

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working with large-scale managed print environments

Experience working with Virtual Desktop (VDI) environments

Cybersecurity experience and/or certification

Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl, PowerShell, or other languages

Education and Experience:

Minimum: BSc/BA in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline Preferred: Certification/VDI

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