Information Technology Services Eds Systems Deal Management

Choosing the right career path within the Information Technology industry can be quite daunting. Understanding some of the different roles occupied by IT personnel can be helpful.

Systems Administrator

A systems administrator looks after the general running of the computers and the related network infrastructure. He/she would also be responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the computers and the software that runs on them.

The System Administrator not a programmer, although he would have a general programming knowledge which would enable him to write basic scripts for maintenance and administrative tasks. His basic programming knowledge would assist him in trouble shooting problems with computers as he would understand how computers react to the software loaded on them. The System Administrator would also be responsible for loading and regulating software on the networks computers, applying service packs and other approved updates.