Job Description

The key responsibilities of a system administrator include: Installing, configuring, and updating servers, workstations, networks, and computer systems Managing access permissions and security measures Maintaining and troubleshooting network connectivity, email, web servers, and other services Backing up data and implementing disaster recovery systems and policies Automating routine tasks through scripting and tools Monitoring performance and activity to identify and troubleshoot issues Evaluating new technology and systems for implementation System Administrator Job Description: Here is a typical job description for a system administrator role: Install, configure, and maintain servers, workstations, routers, switches, firewalls, security tools, and related infrastructure Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues Set up and manage employee accounts, permissions, email, antivirus, VPN access, and other services Perform system backup, recovery, and upgrade procedures Diagnose hardware and software faults and debug operating systems automate routine tasks through scripting languages and configuration management tools Ensure all servers, systems, and infrastructure comply with security policies and best practices Liaise with vendors, clients, and employees to handle requests and issues Document network architecture, operating procedures, issues, and resolutions Research and recommend new technologies to improve systems and infrastructure Skills for a System Administrator To succeed as a system administrator, there are certain technical and soft skills required: Technical Skills Server management - Installing, configuring, updating, and monitoring servers like Apache, IIS, Tomcat, DNS, DHCP, VPN, FTP etc. Networking - Expertise in TCP/IP, switching/routing, subnetting, firewalls, Wi-Fi, VPN, load balancing, proxy, etc. Scripting - Writing scripts in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Perl etc. to automate tasks and boost efficiency Monitoring - Using tools like Nagios, Grafana, ELK stack for monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues Virtualization - Expertise in VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Docker to deploy and manage virtual machines and containers Cloud platforms - Knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP to manage infrastructure on public cloud OS expertise - In-depth knowledge of Windows, Linux/Unix, macOS internals for administration Backup & recovery - Implementing backups, snapshots, replication, and restores to ensure business continuity Regards, Pratiksha Bhavsar 9408112009 HR Recruiter & Coordinator Hyperlink ITsystem Pvt Ltd