SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Duties include:

• Provide assistance to all end-users in resolving network operational problems and questions.
• Stay abreast of industry-wide technological developments.
• Maintaining current inventories of the software and hardware components that make up Information Technology.
• Conduct capacity monitoring and planning for all systems. Troubleshoot systems problems.
• Install new software and upgrade existing software.
• Provide support to Company personnel in staging event network/equipment, outage management, and general "help desk" assistance in the day-to-day activities.
• Provide consultation and assistance to all end-user departments in resolving network operational problems and questions.
• Recommend security procedures to each end-user.
• Monitor operations of all computers and software to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Add approved new users to systems.
• Stage and deploy systems.
• Manage security enforcement for IT Service Providers that exchange data with PCS.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor technical security safeguards justified by the PCS risk assessment. At a minimum, technical safeguards will include perimeter security, access controls, vulnerability management, configuration management, virus protection, and event log analysis and reporting.
• The System Administrator will maintain and summarize the following Information Technology activities:
  • Daily troubleshooting logs.
  • Maintenance of risk controls, including firewalls, access controls, virus protection, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management.
  • Security monitoring reports. All systems are to be monitored for possible breaches of security policy.
  • Software licensing information.
  • Maintain daily backup systems and business continuation support.
  • Continue Database Administration duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A two or four-year degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Networking/Security is preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong computer networking background with state-of-the-art Microsoft software skills.
• Microsoft certification would be beneficial but not required.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.
• At times, work before or after normal working hours and from remote locations.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Internet knowledge and ability to maintain websites.
• Must be flexible with problem-solving skill sets and the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 10% - 15% of work period.

Physical Requirements:

• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, 10-key adding machine, or other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers from paper or computer screen.
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person and over the phone.
• Ability to transport self, personal luggage, and laptop computer when traveling to a client site or conference.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Disclaimer:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

For confidential consideration, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:

Professional Computer Solutions, LLC

Rachel Desy, Administrative Services Manager

3710 Timberline Drive

Denison, Iowa 51442

712-263-3106

712-263-8145 fax

rachel.desy@pcs-csa.com

Equal Opportunity Employer