Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Work Activities
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Back up network data.
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Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
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Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
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Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
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Document network support activities.
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Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
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Install network software, including security or firewall software.
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Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
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Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
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Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
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Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
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Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.
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Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
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Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
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Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
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Monitor industry websites or publications for information about patches, releases, viruses, or potential problem identification.
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Install or repair network cables, including fiber optic cables.
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Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
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Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.
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Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.
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Install and configure wireless networking equipment.
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Maintain logs of network activity.
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Document help desk requests and resolutions.
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Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
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Create or revise user instructions, procedures, or manuals.
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Run monthly network reports.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Education Associate's degree
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training No on-the-job training
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Realistic: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.They do well at jobs that need:
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Cooperation
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Analytical Thinking
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Integrity
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Network analyzers
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Hard disk arrays
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Computer servers
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Circuit tester
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Access servers
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Transaction security and virus protection software
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Operating system software
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Network monitoring software
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Configuration management software
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Backup or archival software
