IT Coordinator

The RoboJackets IT Coordinator is the leader of a committee that consists of previous IT Coordinators as they are willing to help. The role is to ensure that all non-robot technology is in good working order. This article outlines the current and legacy systems that RoboJackets IT must maintain. it is intended to be an overview of tasks, rather than an instructional guide or documentation of systems.

The IT coordinator also serves as the designated system administrator for all GT-owned networked devices as required by CNUSP.

Shop Computers

The IT coordinator will keep office computers up to date by patching the operating system and updating programs. During hardware upgrades or installs, the IT coordinator will build an operating system image and image computers.

Computers that exist for a dedicated purpose, such as the RoboCup field computer are to be maintained in partnership by the IT coordinator and a designee of the user (RoboCup Software in this example).

Since shop computers run both Windows and Linux, it is expected that the IT coordinator is comfortable working on both platforms.

When new hardware is to be purchased, the IT coordinator will source components and place Purchase Orders.

Shop Network

The IT coordinator will ensure that all computers in the shop have access to the internet at all times. In the event of internet outages caused by Georgia Tech OIT, the IT coordinator will report the issue to OIT.

The IT coordinator will configure any routers, access points, and switches needed to keep the internal RoboJackets network running. Operation of RJwifi falls under this duty. When hardware ages or fails, a recommendation of replacement hardware will be made to core officers. Solid understanding of basic networking principles is required to adequately perform this aspect of the position.

The IT coordinator will maintain and repair network cables and jacks throughout the shop as required.

When equipment is added or changed, the IT coordinator will update documentation as appropriate.

Servers

The IT Coordinator is the primary system administrator for any servers that RoboJackets uses to provide web services. System administration responsibilities include the following:

• Full compliance with all applicable policies and procedures as well as the Data Protection Safeguards as required by GT
• Updating the system and applications regularly with security patches
• Running anti-
• Running a host-
• System Backups
• Testing and provisioning new web services at the request of RoboJackets Core