Server Administrator
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.
At a Glance
Server Administrator. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Communication, Customer Service, Management.
Not available
Bachelor's degree
3 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Median Wage
$96,800/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-4.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Common Skills (17)
Communication
Customer Service
Management
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Research
Microsoft Office
Influencing Skills
Sales
Leadership
Multitasking
Planning
Operations
Information Technology
Verbal Communication Skills
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