Systems Administrator Salary in Bendigo, Victoria

Systems Administrator job description

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Overview/Summary of the role:

A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems, hardware and software in a company or organization. They ensure that all the systems are operating efficiently, upgraded when necessary, and that data is properly backed up and secure. The administrator also provides technical support to employees and resolves any issues related to computer systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Installing, configuring and upgrading hardware and software systems

• Managing and monitoring system performance

• Ensuring data backups are performed and data is secure

• Providing technical support to employees

Systems Administrator interview questions

Interviewer: Welcome, thank you for coming in today. Can you start by telling me about your experience in system administration?

Candidate: Yes, I have been working as a system administrator for the past 5 years. My experience includes maintaining server infrastructures, troubleshooting and resolving network issues, and implementing security measures.

Interviewer: Can you give me an example of a particularly challenging problem you have faced as a system administrator and how you handled it?

Candidate: Sure, one time we experienced a network outage that affected all of our servers. I quickly identified the root cause and worked with my team to resolve the issue by restoring a backup of the affected servers.

Interviewer: Can you walk me through your process for ensuring system security?

Candidate: Sure, my process involves performing regular vulnerability assessments, monitoring system logs, implementing access controls, and keeping operating systems, software, and patches up to date.