The Senior Web Administrator is responsible for building and maintaining the organization's website back end applications; including maintaining and enhancing the Foundation's content management system. The Senior Web Administrator is also responsible for building and maintaining database structures to support the website content and functionality, and implementing applications and software solutions to match the overall mission objectives of the organization.

The Senior Web Administrator, under the supervision of the Senior Director of Web and Print Publishing, will create applications to support and enhance the capabilities of online stakeholders, including affiliates, donors, and general users. The Senior Administrator will support stakeholder systems by creating technical documentation and performing appropriate training to make sure all web operations are running smoothly. (epilepsyfoundation.org, 2007)

The Web equivalent of a system administrator. Web administrators are system architects responsible for the overall design and implementation of an Internet Web site or intranet. A person responsible for the implementation of a Web site. Web administrators must be proficient in HTML as well as one or more scripting and interface languages such as JavaScript and Perl. They may also have experience with more than one type of Web server. (pcmag.com, 13 August 2007) (techweb.com, 14 August 2007)

Duties & responsibilities of this role

The sucessful candidate will be responsible for:

Updating websites; and
Providing support and advice for new websites and projects,
Manage the daily support, administration and maintenance of critical Web applications (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Ensure the availability and efficiency of strategic systems (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Ensure security of all Web sites and related applications.(epilepsyfoundation.org, 2007)

Monash University Web administrator (Seek.com.au, 9 August 2007)(Monash.edu.au, 13 August 2007)

Operate effectively within the WRD team, across the Division and within the University

Display proactive, professional and clear communication, both written and verbal.
Constructively participate in team discussions and information sessions, communicating effectively within the team.
Pro-actively identify, respond to and escalate potential issues.
Work effectively within a team of staff with the range of competencies and skills necessary for the evolving requirements in this rapidly developing field.

Perform the role of technical support for web centre services including web servers, content
updating services and search services

Monitor and respond to inquiries and work requests logged via email, telephone or via HEAT, the ITS job tracking system.
Adhere to the internal architecture and development guidelines which ensure that web publishing practices are appropriately considered.
Act as a technical resource for business unit web developers and web managers
Ensure all developments are reviewed for maintainability and thoroughly performance tested, including user acceptance tested etc.- Setup and maintain directory structures and access rights to the web servers.
Develop and maintain secure content updating methods- Deliver information relevant for supporting new technologies and enhancements to existing technologies while restricting access to information for which the use is unauthorised.

Display professional and proficient technical ability

Maintain a good exposure to industry standards and innovations (trends in Perl, Apache, etc).
Provide a high level of support to internal clients and internal and external users of the Monash website.
Follow Web Centre procedures and quality assurance processes to ensure that client requests are processed efficiently, that proper authorisation for work has been obtained, and to ensure the highest level of quality in the work prepared by WRD.
Appropriately apply solutions and suggest potential alternate approaches if the existing solutions are not able to be used where problems persist.
Regularly monitor relevant email lists and user groups related to web server administration to keep abreast of potential issues.
Suggest and develop innovative web-based solutions to address business needs

Contribute to projects and cross sectional project tasks

Undertake project work as required on a range of projects across the University
Provide expert research, design and evaluation advice services.
Ensure work is carried out on time, while meeting required level of quality, including meeting internal standards with respect of web design, content, style, usability and accessibility.
Provide reports and recommendation to project managers or sponsors.
In conjunction with the team identify,, document and refine stakeholder deliverables / outcomesof delegated project tasks.

Senior Internet/Web Systems Administrator

Recommend and implement changes to improve system performance (mycareer.com, 9th August) (Seek.com.au,27 July 2007)
Assist in the evaluations of new hardware and software which may offer improvements in system performance (mycareer.com, 9th August)
Install new versions of operating system and other system software (mycareer.com, 9th August)
Install patches and upgrades (mycareer.com, 9th August) on both production and staging platforms (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Monitor system security (mycareer.com, 9th August)
Ensure system procedures are current, maintained and adhered to (mycareer.com, 9th August)
Providing the production support of middle tiers products and web sites on both Unix and Windows (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Doing the Web support to in-house development teams (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Ensuring the compliance with ITIL best practices (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Managing troubleshoot problems in real-time (diagnostics and problem resolution) (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Providing technical leadership and mentoring of other team members (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Ensuring the maintenance of web servers (it.seek.com.au, 14th August 2007)
Identifying and implementing process improvements (it.seek.com.au, 14th August 2007)
Providing expert and consulting advices to the different stakeholders (it.seek.com.au, 14th August 2007)

Web Services Administrator - Portal Engineer

Logging and of, and monitoring changes into, the Web environments and associated production changes through the Change Management process. (Seek.com.au, 02 Aug 2007)
Proactive logging of all incidents and issues in Remedy. (Seek.com.au, 02 Aug 2007)
Monitoring Web server hardware, backup schedules, and server capacity systems are up to date with respect to operating system, software and patch levels.(Seek.com.au, 02 Aug 2007)
Install and configure new environments, including web servers, Weblogic instances and additional connectivity to standard operating environment requirements.(Seek.com.au, 02 Aug 2007)
Performance of work within the ITIL process framework .(Seek.com.au, 02 Aug 2007)
Perform analysis of Web environment's performance and recommend improvements.(Seek.com.au, 02 Aug 2007)

Job requirements

Solid networking or security background

Knowledge of operating systems such as UNIX, Windows NT, TCP/IP and internet services such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and file transfer protocol (FTP) servers.

Monash University Web administrator (Seek.com.au, 9 August 2007)(Monash.edu.au, 13 August 2007)

A degree in computer science, another computing or communications discipline or equivalent, plus
relevant professional experience working with web and internet technology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to produce a range of documents including
guidelines, procedures and policies, reports and tutorials. Experience in communicating with a range of stakeholders and clients, from senior management to end users.
Demonstrated experience as a web server administrator and knowledge of at least one web server
platform (Apache or IIS)
Demonstrated knowledge of web and internet technology, more specifically including XML, Perl, python
and other Unix shell scripting, LDAP or related directory services, certificates, and javascript.
Familiarity with Oracle R/DMBS or other leading database products is desirable. Working knowledge of web publishing and internet support tools such as Cold Fusion, content management systems and Java.
Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to
complex technical problems.
Proven ability to share time across multiple projects and ongoing work simultaneously. Proven ability to understand and communicate technical aspects of the web (protocols and standards). Demonstrated track record of providing high quality services in web and internet fields in a demanding
environment.
Knowledge of the tertiary education environment would be an advantage.

Senior Internet/Web Systems Administrator

A minimum of 5 years experience supporting/architecting Internet/Web infrastructure on Windows and Unix/Linux environments, including high availability solutsions (mycareer.com, 9th August) (2 years in production support) (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Experience with Apache, SunONE/SJS Web Servers, LDAP, IIS, ASP, .Net, Sharepoint, MS MCMS (mycareer.com, 9th August),Tomcat/Jboss, Websphere or Weblogic and ISA Server (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Technical competence will include Solaris Systems administration, including Perl, Shell Scripting and Unix utilities, sound knowledge of firewalls, TCP/IP and related tools and a sound knowledge of SQLPlus queries and supporting applications (mycareer.com, 9th August)
Knowledge of J2EE Architecture (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
A high level of customer service and well organised (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)

Web Services Administrator - Portal Engineer

Demonstrated ability and career record as a J2EE Web application server administrator preferably in Jboss, Tomcat and optionally in Weblogic or WebSphere. Vignette administration skills in V7 and portal will be highly regarded. (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Demonstrated ability to configure and maintain web servers such as Apache and Windows IIS. (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Experience with Crystal Enterprise and Novell e-directory will be highly regarded (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Good understanding of complete web infrastructure such as proxies, switches, domain name management. (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Desirable tertiary education in Computer Science. Extensive experience in Internet/Web Administration role. (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Working knowledge of MS Visio, MS Project and Microsoft Office. (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)
Proven track record of problem solving, trouble-shooting and performance tuning.(Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)

Salary

Average Salary: $58,800

Annual Salary Range: $41,400 - $77,700

Annual Salary Range: $53,555 - $57,806 HEW Levl 6 plus generous superannuation (Monash.edu.au, 13 August 2007)

Annual Salary: Senior Web Administrator $60,000 - $80,000 + Super (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)

Industry/Organisation

Davidson Recruitment consultants - Private sector (Seek.com.au, 27 July 2007)

Monash University (Monash.edu.au, 13 August 2007)

Greythorn Recruitement Agency (mycareer.com.au, 9 Aug 2007)

Sherborne Consulting PTY Ltd (Seek.com.au, 2 Aug 2007)

Job listings

Seek.com.au (27 July 2007), Senior Web Administrator, Retrieved 12 August 2007 from

http://www.seek.com.au/jobsearch/index.ascx?DateRange=31&Keywords=web%20administrator&searchfrom=quick

Senior Internet/Web Systems Administrator through Greythorn for an initial 6 month contract (mycareer.com, 9th August)

Web Services Administrator - Portal Engineer, Retrieved 12 August 2007 from http://it.seek.com.au\[\\]

Monash University web administrator. Retrieved 9 August 2007 from Seek.com.au and 13 August 2007 from Monash.edu.au

Senior Web Administrator - Listed on 13th August on it.seek.com.au with Davidson Recruitment

Differences observed

Different organisations may adhere to different IT service management guidelines such as ITIL. Other IT service management guidelines may include CISSP, Security+, Apdex which take different approaches in providing quality service for customers.

In comparing the positions between Greythorn Recruitment and Davidson Recruitment it appears that the position of Senior Web Systems Administrator offered by Greythorn requires the applicant to have a broader knowledge of the company's network systems and applications in addition to the Web Administrators role. These include LDAP (Gracion Software, 18 August 2007), TCP/IP (Search Networking.com, 18 August 2007) and Sharepoint (SharePoint HQ, 18 August 2007). This position also outlined the need for experience with firewalls, which are used to prevent unauthorized access to system software or data on the network (Encarta.msn.com, 18 August 2007)

The position of Senior Web Administrator, advertised by Davidson Recruitment on the other hand appears to be more focused on the Web applications of the organisation with a lesser requirement for network based knowledge.

Different job listings may require different web technology knowledge. For example for Monash requires demonstrated knowledge of webserver platforms Apache and IIS and demonstrated knowledge of web and internet technology, more specifically including XML, Perl, python and other Unix shell scripting, LDAP or related directory services, certificates, and javascript. (Monash.edu.au, 21 August 2007)

On the other hand, the job role of senior web admistrator from Greythorn Recruitment requires experience with Apache, SunONE/SJS Web Servers, LDAP, IIS, ASP, .Net, Sharepoint, MS MCMS ,Tomcat/Jboss, Websphere or Weblogic and ISA Server. Technical competence will include Solaris Systems administration, including Perl, Shell Scripting and Unix utilities, sound knowledge of firewalls, TCP/IP and related tools and a sound knowledge of SQLPlus queries and supporting applications. (mycareer.com, 21th August)

Whereas the role of a webadminstrator will share commonalities in the need for knowledge in technical aspects of the web, there will be differences in the knowledge and experience required depending on the need of the organisation.