Job Summary:

The Distributed Computer Systems Analyst is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network(WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. He/She will maintain network hardware and software, monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. The Distributed Computer Systems Analyst may also assist other network support and client server specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

• Implement plans to safe guard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs

• Conduct and verify data backup of servers under his/her authority

• Conduct comprehensive annual inventories of assigned computer equipment

• Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status

• Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, and security violations

• Advise management of results of these discussions

• Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files

• Recommend hardware or software for purchase

• Identify areas of operation, which need upgraded equipment, such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires

• Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system

• Read technical manuals and brochures to determine equipment which meets establishment requirements

• Monitor system performance and equipment capacity requirements

• Conduct operational survey to determine computer/network needs

• Implement procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of communications hardware and software

• Assist users to identify and solve hardware/software problems

• Assist users in learning proper use of computer equipment and software

• Providing authoritative information or advice on computer systems and programs

• Use computer devices and software that prevents and protects data and property of the Agency

• Operate a data transmission system, including broadcasting, switching and control

• Execute Agency’s plan of action for the distribution and setup of equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience

• Ability to develop approaches for implementing an idea

• Ability to generate a number of different approaches to problems

• Ability to generate or adapt equipment and technology to serve user needs

• Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including one or more of the following: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

• Ability to acquire, install, maintain and repair telecommunications and network systems

• Ability to install and configure server operating systems

• Ability to design, develop, and implement a database backup scheme and recovery procedures

• Knowledge of data processing flowcharting techniques

• Ability to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate

• Ability to install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

• Ability to identify the things that must be changed to achieve a goal

• Ability to compile monthly reports and other analytical reports as necessary.