The System AdministratorThe System Administrator (SA) is responsible for the effective procurement, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of hardware and software of systems and related infrastructure. Typically assigned to a team, the System Administrator is a qualified subject matter expert and participates in technical research and development to enable continuous innovation within an organization's existing network systems infrastructure. This person ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and associated procedures meet the organization's values. They also improve the work environment by training and empowering end users of the system and other members of their respective organizations. Interfacing with the project manager and relevant personnel, the system administrator assists project teams with technical issues in the initiation and infrastructure planning phases. These activities typically include defining technical needs, benefits and strategy; research and development during the project life cycle; technical analysis and design; and supporting operational staff in the execution, testing and deployment of solutions. The involvement of system administrators in specific projects aims to facilitate the transition of the project from development to implementation by performing operational activities during the project life cycle. System administrators are responsible for systems, including...... middle of paper ...... e the following skills: • knowledge and experience installing and upgrading network hardware and applications • expertise proven track record of various office applications • appropriate uses or arrangements of computer technology; including the ability to use and adapt existing (old) equipment for use in current infrastructure. • the ability to teach and train others in the areas of network usage and software skills. Each of the skills mentioned above will ensure that system or network administrators not only maintain themselves. be up to date with existing and developing technology; these skills will also ensure that the company and supported users have top-notch staff, who take their work seriously, continuously strive to ensure network connectivity and constant availability of data and network resources..