Job Description
1) Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.
2) Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
3) Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
4) Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.
5) Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
6) Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
7) Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
8) Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
9) Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
10) Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
11) Analyze equipment performance records in order to determine the need for repair or replacement.
12) Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
13) Research new technology, and implement it or recommend its implementation.
14) Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
15) Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel in order to facilitate purchases.You may recommend alternative technologies or improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals. These recommendations are presented clearly and understandably to senior management.
You will create detailed plans for the integration of new systems architecture into existing infrastructure. This includes logistical plans for the Operations areas to conduct the physical integrations, during which the Infrastructure Architect provides technical direction and support.
