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WASHINGTON TRUST BANK Systems Database Administrator I/II in Spokane, Washington
Description Washington Trust Bank, the largest independently-owned, full-service commercial bank in the Northwest, has served personal, private, commercial and wealth management clients throughout the region since 1902. With assets exceeding $8.8 billion and 42 offices throughout Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, the need for confident technology has never been greater. As the demand for digital solutions evolves, we are expanding our IT teams to provide top of the line technology, procedure, and strategy that will be essential in the continuation of Washington Trust Bank's long history of service to our employees, clients and communities. Responsible for managing the Bank's client/server environment and other network-based application systems. Provides Level 2/3 technical support for the Bank's desktop and server operating systems, applications and file and print services. This Systems Administration position also specializes in Database Administration as well as Other Functions (including but not limited to architecture planning, project management, capacity planning, etc.). Major Systems Functions (Team): Monitors the daily performance of the Bank's server-based systems (physical and virtual) and makes proactive adjustments as required to ensure a high degree of availability. Performs configuration management for the network's physical and virtual desktop and server environment. Monitors, tracks and updates system configurations as required. Maintains physical and virtual desktop/server security configurations per IT Department processes and policies to ensure an ongoing secure network computing environment. Administers host printing, Email, disk-based reporting, file and print services, office automation and other bank-wide back office systems. Responsible for setup and configuration of all server hardware and software, including those running in a virtualized server environment. Manages disk-based storage systems, including Storage Area Networks (SANS), Network Attached Storage (NAS) and direct attached. Monitors performance and makes changes as required to ensure a high state of availability. Monitors disk capacity and participates in capacity planning activities. Monitors server environments, both at the main data center, secondary data center and at other remote locations, to ensure optimal operating conditions are maintained. Performs technical analysis and support in the areas of physical and virtual desktop and server systems. Works closely with other members of the IT department to maintain, configure, update, change and troubleshoot client/server systems to meet the operational and production requirements. Diagnoses and corrects technical problems that may occur in the operation of server/desktop systems and software applications. Assists Business/Technical Analysts in the technical analysis, design, and implementation of new information systems to support all functional areas of the financial institution. This includes providing input for the technical planning and selection of hardware and software applications to meet the Bank's present and future information and operational needs. Works closely with production personnel in the maintenance and support of the network and system application environment. May be required to act as backup support for the production and application support areas. Researches, analyzes, and maintains currency in the areas of new technology, developments and ideas that affect the Bank's current and future information and operational system needs. Maintains knowledge of current client/server requirements and business unit application needs and their role in the day-to-day functions of the Bank. Understands strategic uses for technology. Provides timely and effective technical support to all functional areas of the bank in accordance with the department's overall mission, goals and Information Technology Plan objectives. <