Senior Client Server Analyst - Network Services

Main Function:

• Maintains the local and wide area networks.
• Recommends the need for new applications and software upgrades.
• Plans and implements annual projects.
• Provides primary suuport for all server operations and help desk functions on an as needed basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the local and wide area networks.
• Monitors the network in order to diagnose problems and gather performance indicators for fine tuning.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Microsoft operating systems.
• Configures communications on the network and general connectivity to the IBM AS/400.
• Maintains network security to guard against unauthorized access to programs and data.
• Develops and administers a storage managment program and provides for routine backups.
• Develops and maintains a disaster recoery plan related to business requiremens of the company.

• Recommends new applications and software upgrades.
• Recommends future product direction, installs new applications, and disbributes software upgrades.
• Monitors, controls, and enforces licensing agreements.
• Researches and tests new products for implementation.
• Researches projects related vendors and pricing necessar for annual budgetary projections.

• Plans and implements annual projects.
• Communicates any functional changes related to the network environment to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates and implements annual workstation updates/replacements.
• Researches, plans, and implements annual projects based on direction established in the Information Systems Strategic Plan.

• Provides primary support for all server operations and help desk fuctions on an as needed basis.
• Resolves network problems and maintains all server operating systems to assure operating efficiency.
• Participates as a member of the user help desk, as needed.

• Develops/maintains Information Systems publications and maintenance records and schedules.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all network configurations.
• Establishes and maintains scheduled bios updates for all hardware.
• Installs and tests all service packs in a test environment prior to rollout.
• Manages the anti-virus applications and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years network administration experience, network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Frame Relay, VoIP) and Cisco hardware.
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows 2000, Active Directory, Exchange 2000, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL Server and related applications, and IBM connectivity solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.