Network / System Administrator Job Posting

Job Title:	Network & Computer System Administrator
Job ID:	004-BRI-AK0-09
Company:	Bristol Industries, LLC
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	Depends on Experience
Date Posted:	Aug-13-09

Business Resource Solutions, LLC is a shared services organization representing the Bristol Alliance of Companies for all Human Resource and recruiting activities. Bristol Industries, LLC is currently seeking candidates for the following openings: Network & Computer System Administrator.

Description
General Purpose:
Responsibilities include installation, layout and maintenance of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system. Plan, design, analyze and provide technical support. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. Conduct research and evaluation of network technology and recommend purchases of network equipment. Will work with other IT personnel to plan, coordinate and implement changes such as network security measures, software & hardware platform upgrades and new application integration.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Administer network workstations utilizing TCP/IP networking protocol for Windows based operating systems.
2. Provide system level support for computer software and computer network equipment used in business production.
3. Investigate user problems and needs, identify their source, and implement solutions.
4. Maintain site licenses for organization.
5. Provide and maintain network document regarding computing system.
6. Serve as technical specialist in network problems and emergencies.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software or other network production problems and replace defective components as necessary; document problems and resolutions for future reference.
8. Determine plans for new network/computer hardware or modifications to existing hardware.
9. Conduct technical research on network upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required and compatibility with current system and recommend solutions.
10. Plan, test, recommend, implement and maintain network, file server and purchase of workstation hardware and software.
11. Perform and/or implement software and application development, installation, and upgrades.
12. Install, configure and maintain personal computers, Windows networks and workstations, file servers, ethernet networks, network cabling and other related equipment, devices and systems; add or upgrade and configure disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM units, printers and related equipment.
13. Plan and implement network security, including configuring firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity and adding and deleting users.
14. Develop and conduct various training and instruction for system users; assist users in maximizing use of networks and computing systems.
15. Establish user profiles, user environments, directories and security for network.
16. Work with vendors to resolve complex network, server and software application problems.
17. Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
18. Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
19. Load computer tapes and disks and install software and operating system software.
20. Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made and to determine where change will need to be made in the future.
21. Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
22. Assist personnel of other departments as a computer resource.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience
A minimum three years of corporate IT networking experience, or minimum six years of corporate IT networking experience if no degree.
Special Requirements/Certifications
• Knowledge of a range of computer networking systems and languages to include Windows or similar networks, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software including applications and programming.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Location:	US-AK-Anchorage
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
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URL:	http://www.bristol-companies.com
Contact Comments:
If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website at www.bristol-companies.com. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.