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Career: Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Job Description
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. |
100
|
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary. |
96
|
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use. |
94
|
Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems. |
91
|
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. |
87
|
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. |
87
|
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies. |
86
|
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. |
86
|
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement. |
85
|
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. |
83
|
Train people in computer system use. |
82
|
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software. |
80
|
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. |
80
|
Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases. |
79
|
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. |
78
|
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms. |
75
|
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs. |
71
|
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system. |
65
|
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records. |
63
|
Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Interacting With Computers
|
81
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
80
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
78
|
Thinking Creatively
|
75
|
Processing Information
|
71
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
70
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
70
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
66
|
Getting Information
|
65
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
64
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
61
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
61
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
57
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
53
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
52
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
50
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
49
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
48
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
48
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
46
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
46
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
46
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
45
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
45
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
44
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
40
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
39
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
35
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
32
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
31
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
29
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
28
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
24
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
13
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
12
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|