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P2
ITS.GEN.P2
Administrator/Engineer II
Information Technology Support

Administrator/Engineer II

ITS.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Mid-level engineer.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Information Technology Support · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Mid-level engineer.

The story of this role

Who does this work

An IT Support Specialist who wants to ensure that all systems are running smoothly and that users receive prompt and effective technical assistance.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Users are experiencing technical issues that hinder their productivity.
  • The internal problem: The IT Support Specialist feels overwhelmed by the volume of requests and pressure to resolve issues quickly.
  • Why it matters: Everyone deserves reliable technology to perform their jobs without disruption.

The plan

  1. Develop strong communication skills to understand user needs effectively.
  2. Enhance technical knowledge of systems and devices to provide comprehensive support.
  3. Implement a ticketing system to manage requests and prioritize tasks.
  4. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices for continuous improvement.
  5. Build relationships with users to foster trust and understanding.

What's at stake

Users remain frustrated due to unresolved technical issues, impacting team morale. The IT Support Specialist faces burnout from managing an overwhelming volume of requests and feels unrecognized for their efforts.

Success looks like

Users experience minimal downtime with their technology, leading to increased productivity. The IT Support team is recognized for their quick and effective resolutions, enhancing the overall user experience.

Summary

Mid-level engineer. Independently manages significant technology components. Implements and optimizes systems.

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

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Componentsshow ▾

Responsibilities5

  • Independently manages significant technology componentscommonlevel
  • Implements and optimizes systemscommonlevel
  • Conducts performance analysiscommonlevel
  • Collaborates on system upgradescommonlevel
  • Ensures system security and compliancecommonlevel

Tasks5

  • Manage technology componentscommonlevel
  • Optimize system performancecommonlevel
  • Conduct security auditscommonlevel
  • Collaborate on upgradescommonlevel
  • Ensure compliance with standardscommonlevel

Skills5

  • System configurationcommonlevel
  • Performance tuningcommonlevel
  • Virtualizationcommonlevel
  • Security compliancecommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • System configurationcommonlevel
  • Performance analysiscommonlevel
  • Virtualizationcommonlevel
  • Security standardscommonlevel
  • Collaboration techniquescommonlevel

competency5

  • Advanced configuration and performance tuningcommonlevel
  • Knowledge of virtualization/cloud basicscommonlevel
  • System optimizationcommonlevel
  • Security Compliancecommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel

qualification3

  • Bachelor’s degree typically expectedcommonlevel
  • Professional certification (e.g. Microsoft/VMware certs) preferredcommonlevel
  • Strong analytical skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Information Technology Support IIcommonmedium0.70
Information Technology Support 2commonmedium0.66
Administrator/Engineer IIcommonmedium0.50
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