Information Systems Administrator

Company: Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Information Systems Administrator is responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and the highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission critical systems. Serves as a technical expert in the area of systems administration for local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), server monitoring, server management, firewall management, security management, and account management. Identifies methods, solutions, and provides project leadership and management in order to provide a high level of service to all staff. Reports To: IT Director Classification: Non-Exempt______________________________________________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems or related field - Preferred.
• 3+ years successful experience in VMWare, Windows Server, SQL Server, Databases, Exchange Server, Active Directory and Network Administration and Management - Required
• 6+ years successful experience with Systems Administration - Required
• Required knowledge of:
• VMWare Infrasturcture
• Windows OS Server
• Exchange Server
• SQL Server and SQL Maintenance
• Network Management of LAN and WAN
• SAN Storage Appliances Monitoring and Support
• Firewall Management and Support
• Active Directory and Group Policies
• Backup Management and Recovery OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:
  Category III, Office Environment ______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Administer and oversee deployment and maintenance of servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, laptops, software deployment, security updates and patches. 2. Manages the day-to-day operations of the host computers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair. 3. Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained. 4. Installs new software releases and system upgrades 5. Ensure network connectivity throughout the hospital LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations. 6. Implement, manage, and troubleshoot group policies, active directory, certificate services, and DNS 7. Maintain and manage VMware Infrastructure. 8. Troubleshoots hardware and software systems and maximizes systems performances. 9. Make recommendations for future upgrades. 10. Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security. 11. Performs system backups and recovery 12. Install, secure, maintain, troubleshoot, administer and upgrade Microsoft Windows Server operating systems on all servers. 13. Identifies and assists in the education of staff regarding IT devices and software applications. 14. Consistently offers direction and assistance to others in a courteous manner. 15. Demonstrates accountability for own actions. 16. Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. 17. Demonstrates abilities as a mentor/coach by assessing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating learning and performance of team members as end users of the Electronic Health Record documentation system. 18. Continuously improves knowledge and skills through active participation in continuing education and training opportunities. 19. Unscheduled absences and tardiness do not exceed the organizational guidelines. 20. Accepts reassignment and additional duties, when necessary, in a flexible and positive manner. 21. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline. PHYSICAL DEMANDS- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.- The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.- The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. WORK ENVIRONMENT- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Keywords: Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Alexandria , Information Systems Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Alexandria, Louisiana