The freelance systems and network administrator designs, installs and configures your company's computer network. He/she also selects and manages your information system, a set of management tools that encompass, store and distribute your company’s IT data.
He/she ensures the proper functioning of the network infrastructures and that all users have quick access to their information system.
He/she is responsible for authorisations and restrictions on the connections of the various users. He/she deploys information system security procedures and for rules the backup of data on the network. He/she quickly carries out the necessary repairs in the event of a malfunction. He/she can work remotely on your network or system using tools such as Telnet or virtual machines. He/she monitors network performance and, if necessary, defines the upgrades to be implemented.
The freelance systems and network administrator must be multi-skilled. He/she is methodical and rigorous, autonomous in performance of his/her tasks and resilient to stress thanks to his/her adaptability. His/her analytical skills allow him/her to find the solutions best suited to your company. He/she constantly monitors technological developments.
He/she has technical skills and cutting-edge knowledge of network management (IP addressing, network architecture, scripts, routing protocols) and operating system tools (Apache, Ubuntu). He/she has total control of safety standards and constraints. He/she reacts rapidly to any failures that may occur.
His/her teaching and communication skills enable him/her to effectively train your staff on your networks and systems.
Are you confronted by new IT network needs? Your system administrator is involved in creating or updating your Internet networks. He/she optimizes your existing resources or develops the most appropriate solution for you.
He/she deploys and optimizes the information systems best adapted to your working environment and the needs of your staff. He/she may also intervene in security audits.
Depending on the size of your company, the functions of the systems and freelance network administrator vary. For a small organization, a multi-skilled profile able to perform a range of tasks is recommended; he/she will handle user support in addition to the configuration and installation of your systems and networks. Conversely, for a large entity he/she must be familiar with deploying networks and systems on a large scale and capable of carrying out a highly specific task.
It is important to define with him/her beforehand your needs and his/her area of intervention, i.e. whether he/she must create the network and/or the information systems or optimize a system already in place.