network system administrator Verified This job was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank.

Work setting

• School or educational institution/establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks
• Install software
• Install web server hardware and software
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Network+ Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networking software
• Networking security
• Intranet
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• Security software
• Multimedia software
• Mail server software
• SharePoint
• Database software
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet
• Firewall

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available