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Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Description
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
Common Tasks
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
- Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $40.77 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $23.04 and $60.36 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $84,811.59 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $47,914.49 and $125,553.62 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,750 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 16.6% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,040.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $40.00 with the median annual salary reaching $85,035.
