The Systems Administrator — Senior administers, installs and troubleshoots a variety of operating systems. Maintains and supports the integrity of the operating system environment and various computer systems. Being a Systems Administrator — Senior schedules, installs, and tests system software upgrades. Performs systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance. In addition, Systems Administrator — Senior configures software and resolves technical problems. Monitors and maintains software licensing and maintenance agreements. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. Being a Systems Administrator — Senior contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Systems Administrator — Senior typically requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Senior Systems Administrator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Installs, modifies and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems. Provides server support related to other software;
- Establishes, maintains and manages users Unix accounts;
- Applies revisions to host system firmware and software;
- Contributes to and reviews deployment plans and schedules the installation of new modules, upgrades and fixes to the production or test environment;
- Works with any vendors to assist support activities;
- Develops tools, procedures, and training sessions for Operations, Client Support and Systems Development staff to assist with work;
- Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained;
- Develops procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, acts of nature and user abuse;
- Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources;
- Ensures all systems are documented according to best standards.
Requirements:
- + 3 years relevant working experience .