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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

SOC 15-1142.00

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.

Zone 4 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Systems Analysis

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Troubleshooting

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.9

English Language

3.8

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Engineering and Technology

3.6

Telecommunications

3.2

Mathematics

3.2

Clerical

3.1

Administration and Management

3.0

Key Tasks

1Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

2Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

3Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.

4Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.

5Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.

Also Known As

Application Systems Administrator Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Computer Operations/Technical Services Head Computer Systems Security Administrator E-Mail System Administrator Enterprise Systems Administrator Hardware Installation Coordinator