Sr Systems Administrator Job in Downey, California US

Sr Systems Administrator

Develops reports and data bases of significant size and complexity. User requirements vary and generally lack clear definition. Reports may influence outcome of management decisions. Evaluates capabilities and limitations of new and existing technical tools and systems. Recommends improvements to processes and reporting capabilities. Performs system administration. Acts as liaison between systems users and information technology groups (internal and external). Serves as technical resource on data availability, structure, security, and system interfaces for multiple programs/systems. Essential Functions: - Consults with end users to determine report and database needs and limitations. - Extracts data from various complex databases for report generation. - Develops and generates highly complex ad hoc reports and databases to address specific business needs. - Recommends improvements to permanent reports. - Designs and develops complex reports and databases to manage business processes. - Develops new ad hoc reports to address specific business needs. - Serves as consultant to department staff in interpretation and creation of databases and data reports. - Analyzes the implication of changes in data needs on data structures. - Serves as technical consultant on new products and technology. - Acts as interface between systems group and end users. - Coordinates systems support. - Performs system administration, including system security, software update management, and data dictionary maintenance. - Performs master file maintenance. - Defines data purge and retention cycles. - Monitors data quality and integrity. - Participates in business improvement project teams. - Analyzes impact of process or technical tool changes on existing processes, tools, and interfaces based on knowledge of interdependencies of related functions and systems. - Delivers training for end users on system. - Ensures adequacy and quality of process and procedure documentation. - May lead cross-functional user groups in optimizing the use of existing tools and reports. - May perform user system training. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Significant experience, typically five (5) or more years, in business systems analysis and administration OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in computer science or user-specific area. - Ability to use complex data resources and specialized and sophisticated PC and MIS programming languages. - In-depth knowledge of the business area(s) served. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Two (2) years .NET programming experience in C#. - SQL Serve 2008 SQL 2008 reporting services experience. - Experience in MS Word, PowerPoint and Visual Studio 2008/2010. Notes: - Rotating 24 x 7 supports. - May need to occasionally work nights, holidays or weekends.