IT Administrator
The IT Administrator has a multifunctional role acting as a workstation administrator, local infrastructure administrator, and primary IT contact for a specific site. He will be in charge of physical support and maintenance of any IT equipment of a specific site he is assigned to.
The IT Administrator shall provide first or second-tier user local support and serve as a primary contact for Service Desk personnel to rely on to resolve service interruptions or assist end users who seek advice on information technology issues, products, and services. The position of the IT Administrator will be expected to resolve most information technology related end user workstation issues as well as assist in the deployment of new systems and processes.
Strategy & Planning
Recommend Workstation (Desktop/Laptop/Thin Client) Hardware & Software Specifications and Configurations.Prepare policies and procedures involving Desktop Administration and Support
Acquisition & Deployment
The Desktop Administrator shall manage or coordinate orders, preparation, and deployment of computers (desktop, laptops, thin clients, etc.).
Operational Management
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nsible for all computer equipment installations and service. Maintain all hardware/software inventories for perso
nal computers. Coordinate maintenance and repair of all computer peripherals.Works with the end users to customize the computer; trains customer on system changes.Ultimately respo
nsible for the care and maintenance of the IT Storage room.Returns or disposes of leased or obsolete equipment.
As an IT Administrator:
Provide support to end users at the desk side, for a particular location assigned to him.Provide instruction and training to individual end users to resolve problems and reduce reoccurrence.Respo
nsible for maintaining and support for printers, Fax Machines or Bat Pho
nesPerform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex desktop problems for end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions, including off-site repair for remote users as needed. Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user workstations and related hardware and software in order to deliver required desktop service levels.Ensures anti-virus software and appropriate security patches are installed timely.Assess the need for and implement performance upgrades to PC boxes.Collaborate with LAN engineer/network administrators to ensure efficient operation of the company's computing environment.Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, and/or e-mails regarding desktop problems.Answer to and perform moves, adds, and changes (MAC) requests related to Desktop Administratio
nEnsure that physical desktop co
nnections are in proper working order.Prepare tests and applications for mo
nitoring desktop performance, then provide performance statistics and reports.Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically mo
nitoring desktop operations.Develop and maintain an inventory of all computer related compo
nents and equipment.Accurately docu
ment instances of desktop equipment or compo
nent failure, repair, installation, and removal.If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors.Co
nduct research on desktop products in support of PC procurement and development efforts.e
valuate and recommend products for purchase.Assist in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for meeting future desktop hardware needs.Write technical specifications for purchase of PCs, desktop hardware and related products.Assists in planning computer deployment for new areas.Respo
nsible for the creation of a standard PC/Thin Client image for all existing and incoming hardwareRespo
nsible for creation of docu
mentation on the creation of the standard image for future state as well as knowledge transfer and disaster recoveryCreation of software packages for new systems, software upgrades, patches or as needed.Respo
nsible for testing all packages for impact of deployment and resolve potential issuesIdentify areas of improvement and create action plan and implement solutions with the assistance of the teamMentors and instructs junior members of the team for technical developmentCompletes change co
ntrol forms/plans for deployment projects/updatesCompletes QA test plans/UAT for new deployments and software packages and coordinates and/or assists in the completion of testing.
As Local Infrastructure Administrator:
Assist in deployment of any local IT infrastructure equipmentAssist other Administrators and Engineers in managing and maintaining local equipment’s deployed to the site they are assigned to.
One of the following Backup Roles:
Backup Network Admin
o Where required, administer and resolve issues with associated end-user workstation networking software products.
o Receive minor Network Administration Tasks Backup Telecom Admin
o Where required, administer and resolve issues with associated Telephony Infrastructure o Receive minor Telecom Administration Tasks
Backup Systems Admin
Wher
e required, administer and resolve issues with associated Server & Desktop Systems InfrastructureReceive minor System Administration Tasks
Requirements:
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 3 years equivalent work experience.Certifications in ITIL, COBIT or HDIMicrosoft, Citrix, Cisco, Avaya Certifications are preferredIT Knowledge and Experience:Deep-seated experience with desktop and server operating systems, including MS Windows 2003, XP, MS Terminal ServicesExtensive support and administration experience on Disk Imaging Systems, Firmware Deployment, System patches Deployment and Anti virus system deploymentBasic application support experience with Citrix me
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rame Servers, Avaya Telephony System and knowledge of programming languages, including ADSI s
cripting, SQL.Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities, including Network Mo
nitoring Systems, Active Directory Tools, etcDemo
nstrated progressive / 3 years experience in the management of a technical support team.Proven track record of developing and providing Service Level Agreements and Desk Side Support and Administration deliverables.3 years previous experience in customer service and service desk management3 years previous experience in managing a client service oriented team
Qualifications:
Strong customer service orientation.Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.Strong interperso
nal and oral communication skills.Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Ability to present ideas and solutions in business-friendly and user-friendly language.Ability to co
nduct research into e-mail software issues and products as required.Highly self-motivated and directed.Keen attention to detail