Salary Breakdown
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Average
$80,350
ANNUAL
$38.63
HOURLY
Entry Level
$47,470
ANNUAL
$22.82
HOURLY
Mid Level
$77,030
ANNUAL
$37.03
HOURLY
Expert Level
$126,330
ANNUAL
$60.74
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
6,850
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Help Desk Employee
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Experienced Technical Support Person
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Computer Network Specialist, or Systems Architect, CIO
Supporting Programs
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Top Expected Tasks
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
01
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
02
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
03
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
04
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
05
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
06
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.
07
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
08
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
09
Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems.
10
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
11
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Systems Analysis
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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