$64,890
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$38,520
ENTRY LEVEL
$61,110
MID LEVEL
$98,190
EXPERT LEVEL
$31.20
AVERAGE HOURLY
$18.52
ENTRY LEVEL
$29.38
MID LEVEL
$47.21
EXPERT LEVEL
Computer Network Support Specialists
About this Career Path
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Salary Breakdown
Computer Network Support Specialists
Projected Jobs
Computer Network Support Specialists
2,450
Projected job openings through 2030
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Computer Network Support Specialists
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Top Expected Tasks
Computer Network Support Specialists
01
Back up network data.
02
Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
03
Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
04
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
05
Document network support activities.
06
Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
07
Install network software, including security or firewall software.
08
Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
09
Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
10
Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Computer Network Support Specialists
K
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
K
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
K
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
K
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
K
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
S
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
S
SKILL
Active Learning
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
A
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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About This Career Path
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Environment
Also Known As
- Computer security specialist
- Computer specialist
- Computer systems security analyst
- Data security administrator
- Desktop support technician
- Information security analyst
- Information security officer
- Information systems security analyst
- Information technology specialist
- Network security engineer
- Computer security system specialist
- Computer support specialist
- Computer technician
- Desktop support specialist
- Help desk analyst
- Information security manager
- Information security specialist
- Information technology security analyst
- Information technology specialist (it specialist)
- Technical support specialist
