Systems Administrator
262113 · LightSystems administrators manage an organisation's data communications networks. They may review, install and maintain computer and communications hardware, software, networks and server systems.
Description
Typical work tasks
Troubleshoots and provides service support in diagnosing, resolving and repairing server-related hardware and software malfunctions, encompassing workstations and communication infrastructure; prepares and maintains documentation, policies and instructions, and records and details operational procedures and system logs; ensures that the design of computer sites allows all components to fit together and work properly, and monitors and adjusts the performance of networks; continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs and make recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.
- Outdoor work is unlikely to be required.
- Employees works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary to light physical demand.
- Frequently sits at computer workstations.
- Stands and walks around the office and the wider workspace to consult others.
- There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling, most likely within a sedentary physical demand range.
- Bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting, and climbing may be required occasionally to attend to technical computing problems. This is however, not a significant component of the job.
- Constant to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including writing instruments, calculators and computers
- Occasional driving of vehicles may be required to facilitate visits to clients’ premises. Driving is however, not a significant component of the job.
- Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with analytical, computing, report writing, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities and a working knowledge of network administration, software installation, repair tools and design.
Requires a substantial formal qualification.
How this was determined (model-generated): Systems Administrator: tertiary qualification or 5yrs experience; qualification-led IT role, no regulatory gate.
Entry Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.
- Employees may need to work outside usual work hours to attend to system failures.