System Administrator

Objectives of this role

• Maintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware.
• Manage key stake holders of the company
• Take responsibility for any internal projects and solutions within the larger business initiative
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software
• Track and maintain hardware and software inventory

Responsibilities

• Ensure network components work together seamlessly to meet business needs, using their full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitor solutions
• Analyse processes, technologies, and vendors continually to find areas for improvement
• Prepare cost–benefit analyses when upgrades are necessary, and monitor vendors to ensure that they’re offering the best-possible service and value for business needs
• Train employees to use software and hardware; troubleshoot issues and provide technical support when needed
• Develop and execute disaster planning and maintain data backups

Required skills and qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in IT management
• Expertise in implementing, configuring, and testing IT solutions
• Strong creative and analytical thinking

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science
• Professional certification