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In Brief... Network Administrator

 Brief Description:

Designs, installs, maintains and supports computer network systems that allow employees and organisations to communicate with each other, share files and resources and provide services.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20

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Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. 

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Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. 

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Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary. 

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Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. 

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Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software. 

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Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use. 

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Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms. 

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Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. 

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Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. 

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Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems. 

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Level 8 Honours Degree +

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Job Title
Network Administrator
Salary Range*
30 - 50
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Last Updated: May, 2013
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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