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Occupation information matching Computer Technician
15-1244.00   Network and Computer Systems Administrators

O*NET SOC Title
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Lay Titles
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Systems Security Administrator
Technical Support Specialist
IT Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology Technical Support Specialist
Network Technician
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Train people in computer system use.
Detailed Work Activities
Design integrated computer systems.
Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Install computer hardware.
Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
Monitor the performance of computer networks.
Provide technical support for computer network issues.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Resolve computer network problems.
Resolve computer software problems.
Test computer hardware performance.
Train others in computer interface or software use.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.