Short Description: System Administrator is responsible for server back up and security, along with performance tuning and capacity planning. SAs should possess an understanding of network and distributed computing concepts. Complete Description: Years of Relevant Experience: 2 to 4 years Preferred Education: 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study Role Description: All roles specified in SA 1 plus: Responsible for operating and other system software. Responsible for upgrading the operating and system software and keeping patches current. Familiarity with fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts. Ability to do minimal debugging and modification of programs. Execute the disaster recovery/back up procedures and archiving procedures. Manage security for servers when required. Responsible for performance tuning, capacity planning, database administration, and fault management. Provide tier two support of the technical infrastructure. Coordinating efforts with vendors if tier three support is required. Responsible for ensuring high priority issues are resolved in a timely manner. Responsible for keeping the environment up and running. In many cases is responsible for identifying and reporting hardware problems. Capable of writing purchase justifications. Understands basic routing concepts. Identify and track issues, risks, and action items. Resolve and/or assist in resolving issues. Review, prioritize, and research service requests. Anticipate and resolve issues specific to the team. Determine time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner." Due to priority changes in our environment a cell phone is necessary. Required Skills Computer hardware repair Laptop wireless connectivity/modem/circuit/configuration ability Effective Communications with emergency personnel 911 Emergency Center Technical Support Highly Desired Skill Remote Support for First Responders(ie. Fire, Police, and EMS) Location: 2 year contract Compensation: neg Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. delaware