St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Senior Systems Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Institutional and Program Planning SITE: DO

SALARY SCHEDULE: Technical GRADE: 4

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides advanced and highly complex analysis, design, configuration, testing, implementation, documentation and staff training activities of software that includes or supports operating systems, file and application servers, databases and network environments. Responsibilities include functioning as systems administrator and performing all tasks assigned to the Analyst/Programmer classification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Functions as collegewide systems administrator in the areas of database management, security administration, network administration and overall system enhancement and maintenance.

v      Performs production and testing involved in database management.

v      Design and develops policies and procedures related to the security and use of computing resources collegewide.

v      Works with all levels of college personnel in the analysis of computing needs.

v      Designs computer applications, to include the development of specifications for using mainframe and/or mini and/or microcomputers using any or all of the tools available at the college that technology of the time has to offer.

v      Writes computer programs and applications according to specifications, employing the use of programming languages and/or software packages available at the college.

v      Documents these programs to enable departmental staff to continue computer support to the related systems.

v      Engages in the appropriate testing of computer systems.

v      Participates in the development of user and operational documentation.

v      Participates in user training about computer systems.

v      Engages in the continual maintenance and support of production systems.

v      Works as necessary in the maintenance of system software for any of the college’s mainframe, mini, and/or microcomputers.

v      Participates as directed in support of Data Communications networks.

v      Works as directed in the continual effort to employ effectively emerging technologies in support of college needs.

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four (4) years programmer/analyst experience, to include systems software, network (LAN & WAN), database administration experience.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of database/file server design and administration. Knowledge of operating systems software. Proficiency in using programming languages currently associated with the college’s mainframe, mini, and/or microcomputers, as well as understanding these computers’ basic software and hardware features. Skill in Mac/PC/file server/application server implementation. Skill in functional and system design. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Skills in project management. Ability to function as a lead worker over other technical staff. Verbal and written communications skills. 

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