IT Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator

IT Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
/ Guidelines for the Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
·  Provide multi platform systems programming and advanced information security skills
o  Technical
o  Planning
o  Operational
·  Security operations
o  Ensure the security and integrity of any equipment attached to the RU Network
§  Server
§  Workstations
§  LAN
§  Recommend additional security software as needed
o  Scans will be done by the Information Protection and Security Division; systems administrator will assist with information and help needed
·  Resolve issues and vulnerabilities found on University scans
·  Back-up and recovery for critical data
·  Account creation/removal procedures-To be determined by RIAS
·  Account group creation/removal procedures To be determined by RIAS
·  Secure and implement hardware, software and configurations for RIAS deployment (http://www.computer-store.rutgers.edu)
·  Server back-up
·  User support
·  Network monitoring
·  Equipment maintenance
o  Standard security settings
§  Default account settings
§  Password control
§  System monitoring
§  Data integrity
§  Data confidentiality
§  Host based firewalls
·  Periodic verification of security settings
·  Change control procedures
o  Tape Backup Operations
o  Ensure previous night’s backup was successful
o  Provide for a tape rotation schedule and change tape according to process (see below)
o  Store tapes in an appropriate “safe place” or off-site
o  Tape media should be replaced no less than once a year
o  Tapes should be clearly marked
·  Virus protection procedures (MSSG)
o  Ensure virus protection software is operational on the server and workstations and loaded with new signature files which can be automatically updated at a minimum 7 day interval (http://mssg-ftp.rutgers.edu/mcafee.html)
o  Any workstation wishing to attach to the server should be running the VirusScan Security Suite; those not running virus protection should not be allowed to login to departmental servers
o  Discovered viruses are the responsibility of the user who should notify the departmental support person/UCS immediately
o  As new antivirus software becomes available, departmental support staff will make regular updates or configure regular automatic updates
o  Only departmental IT support or systems administrator will download or install software due to viruses which can be downloaded from the Internet.