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Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators
About this Career Path
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
Environment
Network and computer systems administrators work with the physical computer networks of a variety of organizations and therefore are employed in many industries.
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Job Titles
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
JOB TITLE
Help Desk Employee
Skill Level - Entry
JOB TITLE
Experienced Technical Support Person
Skill Level - Mid
JOB TITLE
Computer Network Specialist, or Systems Architect, CIO
Skill Level - Advanced
Supporting Programs
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Top Expected Tasks
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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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.
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Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
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Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
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Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
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Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
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Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
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Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
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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
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KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
K
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
K
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
K
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
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SKILL
Reading Comprehension
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
S
SKILL
Systems Analysis
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SKILL
Active Listening
A
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
A
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Information Ordering
A
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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