Career Details

Network Administrators
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of networks. Organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.

Overview

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of networks. Organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.

What you'll do

  • Install all network hardware and software and make needed upgrades and repairs
  • Maintain network and computer system security and ensure that all systems are operating correctly
  • Collect data in order to evaluate the network’s or system’s performance and help make the system work better and faster
  • Train users on the proper use of hardware and software

Abilities you'll need

Attention SpanCategorizationComparisonComprehensionDependabilityGood CommunicationsHands-On ActivitiesMathematical ReasoningOriginalityProblem RecognitionProblem SolvingReasoning

Knowledge you'll gain

Administration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsMathematics

Skills

CommunicationComputersCritical ThinkingDependabilityLeadershipMonitoringProblem SolvingSystems EvaluationTeamworkTime Management

Technology

Adobe Creative SuiteComputer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) SoftwareComputersHypertext Markup Language (HTML)LinuxMicrosoft Office SoftwareUNIX