New Job Server Administrator In British Columbia

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Cisco certified network associate
• VMware certified professional
• Microsoft certified IT professional (MCITP)
• Microsoft certified technology specialist (MCTS)
• Network+ Certification

Work Setting

• Help desk
• Government department and/or agency

Specific Skills

• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
• Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
• Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Windows
• Linux
• Internet
• Database software
• Device drivers
• Networking software
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Extranet
• Intranet
• Servers
• File management software
• Security software
• Presentation software
• Mail server software
• Communication software
• Project management software
• Programming software
• Desktop publishing software
• Programming languages
• Software development
• Data analysis software
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Website creation and management software
• MS Office
• Desktop applications
• Business diagram software
• Multimedia software

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized

Workplace information

• Remote work available