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Network Design and Administration

Jobs in this specialty area are responsible for safely and securely connecting computers and their users with programs like electronic mail, the Internet, and file sharing.
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Description

  • Design, install, and support organization's network and Internet capabilities.
  • Day-to-day onsite support.
  • Maintain network hardware and software.
  • Plan, coordinate, and develop network security.

Department of Labor Job Titles and Mean Annual Salaries for Illinois

Computer Software Engineers, Systems  Software - $82,920
Computer Support Specialists - $43,160
Computer Systems Analysts - $67,910
Network and Computer Systems  Administrator - $59,180
Network Systems and Data Communications  Analysts - $61,660

Skills

  • Mechanical
  • Strong Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Patience
  • Flexibility

Education

Career Ins & Outs

About the Job: Network Designers and Administrators are responsible for ensuring that computers inside a company are connected and have secure access to needed information. They perform regularly scheduled maintenance and fix problems that prevent computers from working.

Job Advantages: Jobs tend to be secure because Network Designers and Administrators are needed by most every large company.

Job Disadvantages: When the network "goes down" or stops working, the position can be very stressful because employees can't get their work done until the network is working properly.

Transferable Skills: Web Administrators work with many of the same tools and can apply many of their skills to network design and administration.