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Principal/Head
IT Systems Administrator

Principal/Head

ISA.GEN.P6

P6P6 — Principal Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Act as principal architect or head of IT infrastructure, setting vision for systems strategy.

Level
P6 · P6 — Principal Professional · 12–18 yrs
Function · Focus
IT Systems Administrator · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
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Act as principal architect or head of IT infrastructure, setting vision for systems strategy.

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

  1. Identify key components of the IT infrastructure and assess their performance and security.
  2. Implement regular maintenance and updates to ensure systems are up to date and secure.
  3. Develop and execute monitoring protocols to quickly identify and resolve issues before they impact users.
  4. Provide training and resources to users, ensuring they understand how to utilize IT resources effectively.
  5. 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

Act as principal architect or head of IT infrastructure, setting vision for systems strategy.

Level — P6 — Principal Professional

Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level

Scope
Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
Autonomy
Defines direction; minimal oversight
Complexity
Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
Impact
Organization-wide
Decision rights
Sets technical strategy for a major area
Leadership
Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
Typical experience
12–18 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities8

  • Manage relationships with senior stakeholderscommonlevel
  • Responsible for budgeting and governancecommonlevel
  • Set vision for IT systems strategycommonlevel
  • Lead IT infrastructure at the organizational levelcommonlevel
  • Ensure alignment of IT with business objectivescommonlevel
  • Drive organizational change through IT initiativescommonlevel
  • Oversee IT governance and compliancecommonlevel
  • Represent IT in strategic decision-makingcommonlevel

Tasks5

  • Set vision for IT systems strategycommonlevel
  • Manage senior stakeholder relationshipscommonlevel
  • Oversee IT governancecommonlevel
  • Drive organizational IT changecommonlevel
  • Represent IT in strategic decisionscommonlevel

Skills8

  • Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
  • Stakeholder managementcommonlevel
  • Governancecommonlevel
  • Change managementcommonlevel
  • Compliancecommonlevel
  • Strategic decision-makingcommonlevel
  • Executive presencecommonlevel
  • Visioncommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • IT strategy and visioncommonlevel
  • Stakeholder managementcommonlevel
  • Governance and compliancecommonlevel
  • Change managementcommonlevel
  • Strategic decision-makingcommonlevel
  • Executive communicationcommonlevel
  • Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
  • IT infrastructure managementcommonlevel

competency8

  • Executive presencecommonlevel
  • Visioncommonlevel
  • Strategic Leadershipcommonlevel
  • Stakeholder managementcommonlevel
  • Governancecommonlevel
  • Change managementcommonlevel
  • Compliancecommonlevel
  • Decision-makingcommonlevel

qualification4

  • 12+ yearscommonlevel
  • Extensive expertise in all relevant technologiescommonlevel
  • Master's degree in IT or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Executive leadership experiencecommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
IT Systems Administrator VIcommonmedium0.70
IT Systems Administrator 6commonmedium0.66
Principal IT Systems Administratorcommonmedium0.78
Principal/Headcommonmedium0.50
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