Network & Computer Systems Administrator

By:Jake Lautsbaugh

Everyday Duties

• Install, Configure, Support a LAN or WAN• Maintain network hardware and software• Plan, Coordinate, and Implement network

security measures

Installing, Configuring, Supporting

• Adding users to the network• Adding computers and other hardware to

the network• Caring for the network

Maintaining Hardware & Software

• Fixing all devices that have failed• Updating the software

Security Measures

• Creating firewalls• Sending out antivirus software• Password protection

Education Needed

• A four year Bachelors Degree• Several years work experience is needed• Some on the job training

Starting Salary

• $63,700 a year• $30.63 an hour

Best Part of The Job

What I would like the best would be solving all of the problems that occur.

Interesting Fact

• Working with a long list of tools for doing very detailed jobs such as crimping wires and replacing key components of networking devices.

Interesting Fact

• You get to be very creative and very open minded.

Credits

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm

http://online.onetcenter.org/link/details/15-1071.00

Credits

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http://www.polyu.edu.hk/~ags/itsnews0108/firewall.jpg

http://coreybradshaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/network.jpg

Credits

http://www.fs.fed.us/people/volunteer/graphics2nd/aboutscsepgr1.jpg

http://numismondo.com/pm/atg/AtgP.UNL30Dollars1981.jpg

Credits

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http://blog.stackoverflow.com/wp-content/uploads/screwdrivers.jpg

http://www.cuboulderblogs.com/leeds2.0/online_business_networking.jpg