Job Announcement # 2008 – 2038
Job
Title: SYSTEMS ANALYST
Department:
Business Office
Reports
To: Comptroller
FLSA
Status: Nonexempt
Salary: Commensurate with
experience and education
Closing date: Open until filled. Screening to begin June 3, 2008
SUMMARY
Assists in the installation,
configuration, and ongoing system administration of the College's
administrative computing systems
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
1.
Assists in development, implementation, and administration of an action
plan for the management of the College's administrative systems
2.
Works closely with the Systems Engineer, Application Manager, Network
Technicians, and client areas to diagnose and troubleshoot problems with the
access and use of the college's administrative resources
3.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the
Systems area and performs continuous analysis and improvements of systems
operations
4.
Assists the System Engineer in maintaining and supporting a
24X7-computing environment
5.
Periodically performs system updates and other systems functions during
off-peak hours, such as evenings and weekends
6.
Stays informed of emerging technology requirements for increased
computing capacity and develops plans to keep the infrastructure and computing
resources ahead of the growth curve
7.
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Must have experience in industry standard operating systems platforms,
including HP-UX and/or HP Open Vms.
Experience with Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 server, Linux and Sun
Solaris is helpful.
2.
Must have knowledge of disaster recovery procedures
3.
Knowledge of computer and network security practices preferred
4.
Knowledge of Oracle databases preferred
5.
Knowledge of Storage Area Network preferred
6.
Knowledge of enterprise wide backups, running EMC Legato Networker
software preferred
7.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
8.
Security Sensitive position, subject to background checks
9.
Valid
10. Must be able to perform tasks and
duties with a minimum of supervision and exercise independent judgment
11. Strong communication, organizational
and interpersonal skills required
EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE
*Bachelor's degree in related field
preferred. Associates degree
required.
*Minimum of 2 years of related job
experience. Prefer 3 years of Information Technology related experience and
knowledge of systems administration, particular in HP-UX or HP Open VMS
environment
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents
such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of students and college staff.
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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and
talk or hear. The employee frequently is
required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and
ability to adjust focus.
REASONING
ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and
deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit 1) letter of
application, 2) STC application, 3) resume (no personal information please), 4)
copies of transcripts
(official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and 5) list of five
professional references with
addresses and phone numbers to the address below. Please
note that
only complete application packets will be forwarded to the Search
Committee.
SOUTH
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No
person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be
subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted
by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
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