Intermediate Support
ISA.GEN.P2
Independently manage designated systems or services and apply updates/patches.
Independently manage designated systems or services and apply updates/patches.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The IT Systems Administrator is a skilled technician who desires to create a seamless, secure, and efficient IT environment that empowers the organization and its users.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Organizations face frequent disruptions in their IT infrastructure due to system failures, security breaches, and inefficient resource management.
- The internal problem: The IT Systems Administrator grapples with the stress of ensuring system reliability and user satisfaction, often feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of technology and its rapid evolution.
- Why it matters: Every organization deserves a robust and dependable IT system that empowers its people, fostering innovation and productivity.
The plan
- Identify key components of the IT infrastructure and assess their performance and security.
- Implement regular maintenance and updates to ensure systems are up to date and secure.
- Develop and execute monitoring protocols to quickly identify and resolve issues before they impact users.
- Provide training and resources to users, ensuring they understand how to utilize IT resources effectively.
- Establish a clear communication channel for users to report issues and receive timely support.
What's at stake
Increased operational disruptions leading to frustrated users and lost productivity. Potential security vulnerabilities exposing the organization to cyber threats.
Success looks like
Reduced downtime and enhanced user satisfaction with IT services. Improved security posture, minimizing the risk of data breaches and losses.
Summary
Independently manage designated systems or services and apply updates/patches.
Level — P2 — Developing Professional
Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence
- Scope
- Defined deliverables / small features
- Autonomy
- General supervision; reviewed at milestones
- Complexity
- Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
- Impact
- Own and immediate-team deliverables
- Decision rights
- Routine technical choices within guidance
- Leadership
- May guide interns
- Typical experience
- 1–3 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities8
- Manage designated systems or servicescommonlevel
- Contribute to medium-sized projects with guidancecommonlevel
- Apply updates and patches to systemscommonlevel
- Perform system backups and recoverycommonlevel
- Monitor system performance and suggest improvementscommonlevel
- Document system configurations and changescommonlevel
- Provide technical support and resolve issuescommonlevel
- Collaborate with team members on IT projectscommonlevel
Tasks5
- Manage system updates and patchescommonlevel
- Monitor and improve system performancecommonlevel
- Document system configurationscommonlevel
- Provide technical supportcommonlevel
- Contribute to IT projectscommonlevel
Skills8
- System managementcommonlevel
- Patch managementcommonlevel
- Backup and recoverycommonlevel
- Performance monitoringcommonlevel
- Technical supportcommonlevel
- Documentationcommonlevel
- Collaborationcommonlevel
- Problem-solvingcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Operating systems administrationcommonlevel
- System update processescommonlevel
- Backup and recovery techniquescommonlevel
- Performance monitoring toolscommonlevel
- IT project participationcommonlevel
- Technical support methodscommonlevel
- System documentationcommonlevel
- IT service managementcommonlevel
competency8
- Effective communicatorcommonlevel
- Proactive problem-solvercommonlevel
- System managementcommonlevel
- Project contributioncommonlevel
- Technical supportcommonlevel
- Documentationcommonlevel
- Collaborationcommonlevel
- Continuous learningcommonlevel
qualification4
- ~2–4 years’ experiencecommonlevel
- Proficient in operating systems administrationcommonlevel
- Associate degree in IT or related fieldcommonlevel
- Strong problem-solving skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Systems Administrator II | common | medium0.70 | — |
| IT Systems Administrator 2 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Intermediate Support | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
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