Your job description is the first contact between your company and your new recruit. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

• Monitor existing systems to ensure structural integrity
• Oversee the development and installation of new hardware and software
• Install and configure operating systems and other software and routinely test installed software for glitch detection and other issues
• Provide technical direction to IT support staff
• Ensure constant availability of technical resources
• Design and implement security systems and redundant backups to maintain data safety
• Write custom scripts to reduce the need for human intervention

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field required (Master’s preferred)
• 6+ years’ experience in system engineering and IT support required
• Proven track record of success in installation and maintenance of LINUX-based software
• Experience creating automated scripts and software preferred
• Willingness to sign confidentiality agreement and protect trade secrets
• Exceptional networking skills and knowledge