Network Administrators

Network and computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization’s computer systems. They are responsible for LANs, WANs, network segments, and Internet and intranet systems. They can be found in corporations, small businesses, and government organizations. They install and maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor networks to ensure their availability to users. Some of the responsibilities include gathering data to evaluate a system’s performance, identifying user needs, and determining system and network requirements.

Network administrators are usually required to have a bachelor’s degree; however an associate degree or professional certification, with related work experience, may be adequate for some positions. "Overall employment of computer network, systems, and database administrators is projected to increase by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. In addition, this occupation will add 286,600 new jobs over that period. Growth, however, will vary by specialty." (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm)

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