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Web Administrators - 15-1299.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Corporate Webmaster
  • Web Administrator
  • Web Content Coordinator
  • Web Content Manager
  • Web Director
  • Web Manager
  • Web Site Manager
  • Web Technologies Administrator
  • Webmaster

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Administer internet or intranet infrastructure, including Web, file, and mail servers.
  • Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
  • Check and analyze operating system or application log files regularly to verify proper system performance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
  • Collaborate with Web developers to create and operate internal and external Web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.
  • Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
  • Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
  • Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation.
  • Develop or document style guidelines for Web site content.
  • Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
  • Develop testing routines and procedures.
  • Develop Web site performance metrics.
  • Document application and Web site changes or change procedures.
  • Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.
  • Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
  • Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems.
  • Identify or address interoperability requirements.
  • Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
  • Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
  • Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
  • Implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
  • Inform Web site users of problems, problem resolutions, or application changes and updates.
  • Install or configure Web server software or hardware to ensure that directory structure is well-defined, logical, and secure, and that files are named properly.
  • Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
  • Monitor Web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
  • Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine Web sites' effectiveness or usability.
  • Provide training or technical assistance in Web site implementation or use.
  • Recommend Web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations.
  • Review or update Web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.
  • Set up or maintain monitoring tools on Web servers or Web sites.
  • Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.
  • Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
  • Test new software packages for use in Web operations or other applications.
  • Track, compile, and analyze Web site usage data.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
  • Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
  • Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
  • Design websites or web applications.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
  • Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
  • Develop testing routines or procedures.
  • Document design or development procedures.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Document operational procedures.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
  • Implement advertising or marketing initiatives.
  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
  • Install computer hardware.
  • Install computer software.
  • Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
  • Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
  • Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • Monitor the security of digital information.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Resolve computer software problems.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
  • Test software performance.
  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
  • Update website content.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • ADP Systems Security Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Applied Cyber Operations Master (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Computer Network Operations (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Cryptologic Cyberspace Analyst (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Technicians (Collection) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Defense Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Network Defender (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Network Defense Infrastructure Specialist (CNDIS) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Network Operations Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyber Operations Planner (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Operations Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cyber RandD Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Cyber Warfare Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Cyber Warfare Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cyberspace Defense Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, C2ISREW (if Prefix N or P) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, C2ISREW (if Prefix P) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Capabilities Development (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operator (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, General (if Prefix P) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Helicopter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Offensive Cyberspace Operator (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Software Development (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Special Operations (if Prefix P) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Tanker (if Prefix P) (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Technical Track (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Effects Operations, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Operations Planner (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cyberspace Warfare Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Cyberspace Warfare Operations Commander (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Cyberspace Warfare Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Data Systems Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Digital Network Analyst (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Exploitation Analyst (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Information Security Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Information System Security Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Information Systems Management (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Information Systems Security Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Information Technology Manager Submarines (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Knowledge Management Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Navy Interactive On-Net (ION) Operator (Networks) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navy Interactive On-Net (ION) Operator (Unix) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navy Interactive On-Net (ION) Operator (Windows) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Network Operations Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
  • Network Security Vulnerability Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Spectrum Defense Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Spectrum Defense Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Spectrum Defense Operations Apprentice, Spectrum Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Spectrum Defense Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Spectrum Defense Operations Helper, Spectrum Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Systems Security Analyst (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Computer Programmer