ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Develops and documents internet and intranet system requirements and architectural designs, including routers, hubs, bridges, cabling, etc.;
2. Develops and maintains standards and procedures related to networked systems design, installation, system integration, and security implementation;
3. Performs network installations and upgrades, including server and workstation hardware, operating system software, and required cabling;
4. Develops and implements procedures for remote access to internal networks and hardware/software protocols for access to Internet and other external networked systems;
5. Develops and implements network disaster recovery procedures and policies;
6. Performs installation and upgrade of operating system, support, and application software on network servers and workstations;
7. Provides ongoing technical assistance to computer center staff and system users;
8. Provides telephone and on-site assistance to users running software from a network server;
9. Performs routine LAN administration duties, including security/access, printer installation and support, and routine troubleshooting;
10. Establishes and implements procedures to collect and record network hardware and software configurations and performance, documenting and evaluating results, recommending changes and improvements when appropriate;
11. Consults with supervisor on technical matters and in scheduling and prioritizing of software projects;
12. Maintains standard supply list for bidding and ordering of network hardware and software;
13. Maintains technical reference materials and other materials;
14. Provides backup support in other microcomputer areas as needed;
15. Does related work as required.