IT Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator

(SURIAGROUP)

Provide multi platform systems programming and advanced

information security skills
o Technical
o Planning
o Operational
Security operations
o Ensure the security and integrity of any equipment attached
to the SURIAGROUP Network
Server
Workstations
LAN
o Recommend additional security software as needed
Resolve issues and vulnerabilities found on SURIAGROUP scans
Back-up and recovery for critical data
Account creation/removal procedures
Account group creation/removal procedures
Server back-up
User support
Network monitoring
Equipment maintenance
o Standard security settings
Default account settings
Password control
System monitoring
Data integrity
Data confidentiality
Host based firewalls
Periodic verification of security settings
Change control procedures
o Tape Backup Operations
o Ensure previous nights backup was successful
o Provide for a tape rotation schedule and change tape
according to process (see below)
o Store tapes in an appropriate safe place or off-site
o Tape media should be replaced no less than once a year
o Tapes should be clearly marked
Virus protection procedures
o Ensure virus protection software is operational on the server
and workstations and loaded with new signature files which
can be automatically updated at a minimum 2 day interval
 o Any workstation wishing to attach to the server should be
running the VirusScan Security Suite; those not running virus
protection should not be allowed to login to departmental
servers
o Discovered viruses are the responsibility of the user who
should notify the departmental support person. (Centrelize
scan fron the server are handle by administrator.
o As new antivirus software becomes available, departmental
support staff will make regular updates or configure regular
automatic updates.
o Only departmental IT support or systems administrator will
download or install software due to viruses which can be
downloaded from the Internet.
setting up of working e-mail accounts and mailing lists

management and integration of databases

implementing security on the intranet/extranet

setting up of firewalls and authorization systems

automating reporting tasks

executing hardware and software updates

Responsibilities of the Network Liaison to Provide Trusted

Systems
Modify Network DNS data
Be the emergency contact for the network
setting up of firewalls and authorization systems

Responsibilities of the Network Contact to Provide Trusted

Systems
Represent department (or business unit) ownership or interest on
a network.
Hands-on experience is essential to get a job
as a system administrator; just the right
qualification is not enough.