System Administrator at IMRI

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Job Title: Systems Administrator III

Length of Time: 6 Months

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator III is a journey-level position responsible for performing advanced technical duties related to the administration, maintenance, and security of IT systems, databases, and applications. This position requires independent judgment and the ability to adapt established policies and procedures to solve complex technical problems. The role involves troubleshooting, monitoring, designing, and implementing IT systems while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and best practices.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This role is distinguished by its competency in independently managing technical challenges, interpreting guidelines, and selecting appropriate courses of action. It involves addressing conventional problems and providing solutions within established frameworks. The position also requires adapting to evolving situations and offering guidance to team members as needed.

Supervision

• Supervision Received: Works under general supervision. Assignments are defined by objectives and priorities, with assistance provided for unusual situations. Work is evaluated for technical soundness and adherence to policy.
• Supervision Given: May serve as a lead, coordinating and reviewing the work of team members performing similar tasks. Provides instructions and resolves issues as required.

Essential Job Duties

General Responsibilities

1. Troubleshoot, monitor, analyze, and document systems to ensure consistent performance and optimization.
2. Assist in implementing system upgrades and patches.
3. Execute disaster recovery plans for assigned systems.
4. Participate in system design and project team activities.
5. Perform other related IT systems administration duties as assigned.

Database Administration

1. Assist in planning, configuring, and installing database or web-related software and updates.
2. Monitor and optimize database/web systems, ensuring security, integrity, and availability.
3. Troubleshoot and debug enterprise-level database and web application issues.
4. Develop and execute disaster recovery plans for database systems.
5. Research and implement best practices for database and web administration.

Security Administration

1. Design and implement security access measures for internal and external systems.
2. Configure and maintain security measures across hardware, software, and infrastructure.
3. Investigate and remediate security issues, including responding to cybersecurity incidents.
4. Develop and update documentation on security operations and disaster recovery plans.
5. Conduct security analysis to support audits and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated expertise in systems analysis, testing, and administration.

Required Knowledge

• Principles of IT systems administration, data management, and disaster recovery.
• Practices for system design, analysis, and optimization.
• Security measures for operating systems, applications, and networks.
• Database and web administration principles.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Serve as a lead on system design and implementation projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and availability.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Special Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and carrying light items.
• Work Environment: Office setting with occasional travel for work-related purposes.