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Systems Administrator

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Systems administrators manage an organisation's data communications networks. They may review, install and maintain computer and communications hardware, software, networks and server systems.

Most common salary $68k – $107k
Upper salary up to $133k
Training 0-3 years

Description

Plans, develops, installs, troubleshoots, maintains and supports an operating system and associated server hardware, software and databases ensuring optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.

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.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

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.