This position is responsible for all aspects of network administration including servers, desktop systems, communications hardware/software and office systems.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Network administration (including backup, security management, user account management, e-mail systems including e-mail web server, internet access, office systems and applications support).


• Supports server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications.


• Performs technology needs analysis.


• Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.


• Plans, implements, and supports the network and computing infrastructure plan.


• Manages small to medium sized projects according to agreed upon budgets and schedules.


• Assists with technology planning through ongoing research.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Diploma in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Business Administration; supplemented with one or more courses in current technology.

Experience:

Experience as an Administrator on a medium sized network of servers, desktop systems and communications devices using current technologies.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows servers and desktop products.


• Experience using Active Directory and Exchange.


• Demonstrated knowledge of setting up remote access for users.


• Demonstrated ability to administer a 250+ node network including firewalls.


• Demonstrated ability to support networked printers and photocopiers.


• Demonstrated working knowledge of current communications devices and protocols, server and desktop technologies.


• Orientation and training of new staff.


• Ability to negotiate hardware/software service and technical support contracts with vendors.


• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.


• Supervising, coaching, and mentoring of network services assistant position.


• Facilitation and change management skills.


• Highly developed verbal and written communications.