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Server Administrator

Information Technology and Computer Science
Network and Systems Support
Network / Systems 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.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years

Job Postings

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

Specialized Skills (13)

Technical Support

5.0

Computer Science

5.0

Scripting

5.0

Active Directory

5.0

Windows Servers

5.0

Operating Systems

4.9

Technical Services

4.9
4.9

Project Management

4.9

Group Policy

4.9

Server Administration

4.9

Network Routing

4.9

Common Skills (17)

Communication

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Management

5.0

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

5.0

Problem Solving

5.0

Detail Oriented

5.0

Research

5.0

Microsoft Office

5.0

Influencing Skills

5.0

Sales

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Multitasking

4.9

Planning

4.9

Operations

4.9

Information Technology

4.9

Verbal Communication Skills

4.9

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