Network and Computer Systems Administrators
O*NET Code: 15-1244.00
Description
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
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💼 Also Known As
Administrator (Admin)AI Security Specialist (Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist)Application Security AdministratorApplication Systems AdministratorComputer Systems Security AdministratorE-Mail System AdministratorEnterprise Systems AdministratorHardware Installation CoordinatorInformation AnalystInformation Systems AdministratorInformation Systems Coordinator (IS Coordinator)Information Systems OperatorInformation Technology Administrator (IT Administrator)Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist)Information Technology Technical Support Specialist (IT Technical Support Specialist)Installation CoordinatorInternet Systems AdministratorInternetwork Expert (CCIE)IT Systems Admin (Information Technology Systems Administrator)LAN Specialist (Local Area Network Specialist)
⚡ Skills (25)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Active Listening4/100
Monitoring4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Systems Evaluation4/100
Programming4/100
+ 15 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (266)
🔥AJAX
Web platform development software
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Amazon DynamoDB
Data base management system software
🔥Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Amazon Redshift
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Amazon Simple Storage Service S3
Storage networking software
🔥Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
Cloud-based management software
🔥Amazon Web Services AWS software
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Ansible software
Expert system software
🔥Apache Cassandra
Data base management system software
🔥Apache Hadoop
Data base management system software
🔥Apache Hive
Data base management system software
🔥Apache Kafka
Development environment software
🔥Apache Maven
Development environment software
🔥Apache Spark
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Apache Subversion SVN
File versioning software
🔥Apache Tomcat
Web platform development software
🔥Apple macOS
Operating system software
🔥Atlassian Confluence
Project management software
🔥Atlassian JIRA
Content workflow software
🔥Bash
Operating system software
🔥Border Gateway Protocol BGP
Switch or router software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C#
Object or component oriented development software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Chef
Configuration management software
🔥Cisco Webex
Video conferencing software
🔥Django
Web platform development software
🔥Docker
Application server software
🔥Drupal
Web platform development software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Eclipse IDE
Development environment software
🔥Elasticsearch
Data base management system software
🔥Epic Systems
Medical software
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Git
File versioning software
🔥GitHub
Application server software
🔥Go
Development environment software
🔥Hibernate ORM
Object oriented data base management software
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
🔥JavaScript Object Notation JSON
Web platform development software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Marketo Marketing Automation
Sales and marketing software
🔥Microsoft .NET Framework
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft ASP.NET
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Active Directory
Internet directory services software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Azure software
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft PowerShell
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
Data base reporting software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Teams
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Visual Studio
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Windows Server
Operating system software
🔥MongoDB
Data base management system software
🔥MySQL
Data base management system software
🔥NoSQL
Data base management system software
🔥Node.js
Web platform development software
🔥Oracle Database
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Oracle PL/SQL
Data base management system software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Project management software
🔥PHP
Web platform development software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥PostgreSQL
Object oriented data base management software
🔥Puppet
Configuration management software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Operating system software
🔥Red Hat OpenShift
Application server software
🔥Ruby
Development environment software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥ServiceNow
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Shell script
Operating system software
🔥Splunk Enterprise
Cloud-based management software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Swift
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Tableau
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Teradata Database
Data base management system software
🔥Transact-SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
🔥UNIX Shell
Operating system software
🔥jQuery
Object or component oriented development software
0Access management software
Access software
0Active directory software
Internet directory services software
0Adexa eGPS Suite
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Adobe ActionScript
Development environment software
0Adobe Dreamweaver
Web page creation and editing software
0Advanced business application programming ABAP
Object or component oriented development software
0Apache Ant
Development environment software
0Apache Groovy
Object or component oriented development software
0Apache HTTP Server
Portal server software
0Apache Pig
Data base management system software
0Apache Solr
Data base management system software
0Apache Struts
Web platform development software
0Application management software
Configuration management software
0Atlassian Bamboo
Enterprise application integration software
0Automated installation software
Configuration management software
0Berkeley Internet Domain Name BIND
Internet directory services software
0Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Blackboard software
Data base user interface and query software
0Cisco Systems CiscoWorks
Administration software
0Citrix XenApp
Application server software
0Citrix cloud computing software
Access software
0Command interpreters
Compiler and decompiler software
0Common business oriented language COBOL
Development environment software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer based training software
Computer based training software
0Computer system diagnostics software
Program testing software
0Configuration management software
Configuration management software
0Customer information control system CICS
Transaction server software
0Dartware InterMapper
Network monitoring software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Delphi Technology
Financial analysis software
0Diagramming software
Pattern design software
0Domain name system DNS
Internet directory services software
0Dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP
Administration software
0Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
Web platform development software
0Element management software
Administration software
0Encryption software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Enterprise JavaBeans
Web platform development software
0Enterprise application integration EAI software
Enterprise application integration software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Ethereal
Network monitoring software
0Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
Web platform development software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Firewall software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Google Sites
Web page creation and editing software
0Help desk software
Helpdesk or call center software
0Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Operating system software
0Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
Program testing software
0Hewlett-Packard HP Network Node Manager
Administration software
0Honeypot
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Human resource management software HRMS
Human resources software
0IBM Cognos Impromptu
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0IBM Director
Network monitoring software
0IBM Domino
Communications server software
0IBM InfoSphere DataStage
Enterprise application integration software
0IBM NetView
Network monitoring software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0IBM Power Systems software
Enterprise system management software
0IBM Tivoli software
Access software
0IBM WebSphere
Cloud-based management software
0Integrated development environment IDE software
Development environment software
0Intrusion prevention system IPS
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Job control language JCL
Operating system software
0Jupyter Notebook
Object or component oriented development software
0KornShell
Operating system software
0LAMP Stack
Web platform development software
0Lavalys Everest
Network monitoring software
0LogMatrix NerveCenter
Network monitoring software
0Mac HelpMate
Access software
0Management information base MIB software
Network operating system enhancement software
0McAfee
Transaction security and virus protection software
0MicroStrategy
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Micromuse NetCool
Network monitoring software
0Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC
Web platform development software
0Microsoft ActiveX
Object or component oriented development software
0Microsoft Dynamics GP
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft Publisher
Desktop publishing software
0Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Development environment software
0Microsoft Windows Sysprep
Configuration management software
0Microsoft Windows Terminal Services Access Manager
Gateway software
0Moodle
Computer based training software
0Multi-router traffic grapher MRTG software
Network monitoring software
0Nagios
Network monitoring software
0NetSuite ERP
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Network address management software
Administration software
0Network addressable storage NAS software
Internet directory services software
0Network and application load and performance testing software
Network monitoring software
0Network and component performance analysis software
Network monitoring software
0Network and system vulnerability assessment software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Network availability monitoring software
Network monitoring software
0Network documentation software
Administration software
0Network intrusion detection software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Network intrusion prevention systems NIPS
Network monitoring software
0Network management software
Administration software
0Network modeling, mapping, and analysis software
Network monitoring software
0Network shutdown software
Administration software
0Network traffic flow monitoring and analysis software
Network monitoring software
0Network traffic probe software
Network monitoring software
0Network, server and operating system optimization software
Network operating system enhancement software
0NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Novell NetWare Management Station
Network monitoring software
0Online traffic calculator software
Network monitoring software
0Open source routing protocols OSPF
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software
0OpenService Open NerveCenter
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Operating system process control software
Network operating system enhancement software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Optical network management software
Optical network management software
0Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Financial analysis software
0Oracle Fusion Applications
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle Fusion Middleware
Enterprise application integration software
0Oracle Hyperion
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle JDBC
Data base user interface and query software
0Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
Web platform development software
0Oracle Net Manager
Network monitoring software
0Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle Solaris
Operating system software
0Oracle Taleo
Human resources software
0Oracle WebLogic Server
Application server software
0Packet filter software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Packet tracing software
Network monitoring software
0ParentSquare
Desktop communications software
0Password management software
Authentication server software
0Patch and update management software
Configuration management software
0Perforce Helix software
Configuration management software
0Ping Identity
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Qlik Tech QlikView
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Quest BigBrother
Network monitoring software
0Quest Erwin Data Modeler
Metadata management software
0Quest Foglight
Network monitoring software
0Red Hat WildFly
Application server software
0Relational database management software
Data base management system software
0Remote desktop control software
Access software
0Remote monitoring software
Network monitoring software
0Requirements management software
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
0Root cause analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Root kit detection software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Ruby on Rails
Web platform development software
0SAP Business Objects
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0SAP Crystal Reports
Data base reporting software
0Secure shell SSH software
Desktop communications software
0Security incident management software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Simple network management protocol SNMP software
Administration software
0Skype
Desktop communications software
0Snort
Network monitoring software
0SolarWinds
Cloud-based protection or security software
0StataCorp Stata
Analytical or scientific software
0Storage area network SAN software
Storage networking software
0Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Industrial control software
0Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
Computer imaging software
0System and data disaster recovery software
Backup or archival software
0Systems and applications migration software
Development environment software
0Systems integration software
Enterprise application integration software
0TKSoftware RCM software
Graphical user interface development software
0Tcpdump
Network monitoring software
0Ubuntu
Operating system software
0VMware
Clustering software
0Veritas NetBackup
Backup or archival software
0Virtual local area network management software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Virtual network computing VNC software
Platform interconnectivity software
0Virtual private networking VPN software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software
0Wireshark
Network monitoring software
0Zabbix
Network monitoring software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Network and Computer Systems Administrators → Computer Network Architects
Transition Difficulty: Easy (79% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Programming
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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