Data and Network job description

To administer program databases and coordinate, monitor, and support geographically dispersed technology operations.

Provide support to day-to-day program technology operations including hardware andsoftware installations, training, and database management.

Maintain and monitor program databases; troubleshoot database application issues; ensure database availability; and provide staff training on data entry procedures.

Reconcile data reports to ensure accurate information; coordinate outcome and process reports; ensure production and validity of required client information data.

Prepare, create, and provide required reports; assist with preparation of statistical information needed for evaluation of program effectiveness.

Install, maintain, and repair system hardware including laptops, CPU’s, scanners and printers.
Install, maintain, and repair system software including all user applications and network; ensure that new and modifications to existing applications are adequately tested and documented.

Implement new locations, including on-site coordination, provision of electrical specifications, cable layout to cable vendor and on-site installation supervision in accordance with site safety and security rules and regulations.

Maintain and support all Wide Area Network connections from remote offices to central office; ensure Internet connectivity and access to applicable web-based software applications.

Data and Network Specialist (continued)

Maintain and implement security standards across the network; conduct security audits, reviews, and threat assessments; perform system security updates and patches.

Perform data back-up strategies in case of hardware and/or software failure; implement and document procedures in the case of a network failure.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; advise higher level management on new network and security technologies and solutions relevant to improving the assigned program infrastructure.

Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.

Perform related duties similar to the above in scope and impact as required.

Knowledge of:

Database design, structure, and management.

Basic operations, service and activities of local and wide area network systems.

Basic operational characteristics of a variety of computer systems, applications, hardware and software.

Methods and techniques of installing network hardware and software.

Basic principles and practices of local area network administration.

Principles of report preparation.

Basic principles and practices of troubleshooting network problems.

Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.

Ability to:

Manage multiple databases

Make clear and comprehensive reports and keep detailed and complex records.

Review, analyze, and interpret reports and statistics.

Data and Network Specialist (continued)

Ability to: (cont.)
Develop and conduct staff trainings

Provide support to complex wide area network design and implementation projects.
Coordinate schedules and meet deadlines

Understand and carry out written and oral instructions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Travel to geographically dispersed sites

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Two years experience in database management and supporting local and wide area networks, computer network design, installation, and customer support.

Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, network engineering or a related field.

Data and Network job description

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