Information Technology Specialist Salary in Kolkata, West Bengal

Information Technology Specialist job description

Job Title: Information Technology Specialist

Overview/Summary of the role:

The Information Technology Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's technology infrastructure. The position involves providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, ensuring network security, and maintaining data backups. The IT Specialist works with both hardware and software, ensuring that all systems are up-to-date and running efficiently to support business operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Install and configure software, hardware and networks

- Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements

- Troubleshoot issues and outages, and ensure continual system uptime

- Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems

Information Technology Specialist interview questions

Interviewer: Good morning, thank you for coming in today. Can you please tell me a little about your background and experience in the IT field?

Candidate: Good morning, thank you for having me. I have a degree in computer science and have been working in the IT field for the past 5 years. I have experience in hardware and software troubleshooting, network administration, and web development.

Interviewer: That sounds impressive. Can you describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a particularly difficult issue and how you resolved it?

Candidate: Sure, in my previous job, I had to troubleshoot a network issue that was causing disruptions in the company's daily operations. After several unsuccessful attempts at identifying the root cause, I decided to do a complete network overhaul that eventually eliminated the problem entirely.

Interviewer: Excellent problem-solving skills. Can you walk me through the steps you would take to secure a company's network?

Candidate: Of course. I would start by identifying potential vulnerabilities and patching any security gaps. Next, I would implement a firewall and antivirus software, along with implementing access controls for sensitive data. I would also regularly perform security audits to ensure the network remains secure.