We have an exciting opportunity for a UNISYS System Administrator to join our team. The main function of a systems administrator is to install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system or a segment of a network system. A typical systems administrator is responsible for monitoring network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- · Direct staff to perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- · Direct staff to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- · Review and approve the planning and implementation of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
- · Review and approve the configuration of email applications or virus protection software.
- · Review and approve the design, configuration and testing of computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
- · Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and counsel organization on where changes will need to be made in the future.
Required Experience/Skills:
- · 8-10 years’ experience required.
- · Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- · Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- · Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- · Strong ability to identify, interpret and evaluate system and network requirements.
- · Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software as it related to LAN/WAN.
- · Candidate must be a US Citizen
- · Candidate must be located within the contiguous United States
Education: Associate's degree in computer related field required. Bachelor's degree in computer science preferred.
Background Check: This position requires successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and a credit check.
Benefits: Full-time employees (permanent or contract employees who are employed for a term greater than 6 months) are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits.
Location: Remote (Candidate must be located within the contiguous United States)