Analyst I - System

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Servers, Computer Skills, Computer Storage Hardware, Computer Systems, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Customer Relations, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Computing, Educational Accreditation, Email Technology, Emerging Technology, Environmental Research, Establish Priorities, File Systems, Forecasting, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Research, Internet Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Load Balancing, Mail Processing, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Network Security, Operational Improvement, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Production Schedule, Project/Program Management, Research Skills, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Support, Service Delivery, Software Installation, Software Licenses, Software Testing, Storage Area Network (SAN), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Testing, Unix Operating Systems, Virtual Machine (VM), Writing Skills
LOCATION
McAllen, Texas
POSTED
Today
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Job Description

Department: Information Technology (Systems and Networking)

General Statement of Job

The System Analyst I installs, configures, administers and provides ongoing maintenance support to Enterprise servers and associated systems. Monitors server performance and storage capacity for physical and virtual server environments.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Troubleshoots systems and hardware issues.
  • Coordinates production maintenance schedules on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
  • Periodically performs system updates and other systems functions during off-peak hours, such as evenings and weekends.
  • Participates in the department technology projects and, in the analysis, implementation and testing phases.
  • Provides infrastructure maintenance and support for physical and virtual servers.
  • Manages server systems security, including the creation and maintenance of security templates for baseline compliance.
  • Monitors and maintains automated reports and scripts.
  • Responsible for maintaining knowledge of third-party products and its capabilities, to assist other teams with application installation, testing and troubleshooting.
  • Assists in the development of procedures and guidelines related to the systems area and performs continuous analysis and improvements of systems operations.
  • Implements and supports distributed file systems.
  • Supports a 24x7 computing environment in collaboration with the Information Technology Department.
  • Responsible for providing a continuation of service delivery and continuous point of contact for service users and staff alike outside of normal office working hours.
  • Performs hardware and software licensing inventories.
  • Forecasts storage, hardware, and licensing needs.
  • Responsible for maintaining knowledge of emerging technology requirements for continuous infrastructure improvements.
  • Assists in the management of the Enterprise mail system for staff/faculty/students with all its hybrid connections and sub-components.
  • Performs Active Directory operations including group policy creation and support.
  • Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field required.
  • At least two (2) years of technical work experience in systems preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, internet research skills, macro reporting and IT project management.
  • Knowledge and work experience with UNIX, Windows, Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Machines (VM), Application Load Balancing, Networking, Security practices, Active Directory, Exchange/cloud email systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with disaster recovery procedures and practices.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with

About the Company

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