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Network Admistration

This document outlines the primary responsibilities of a network administrator which include administering various network workstations and operating systems, evaluating hardware and software purchases, troubleshooting user problems, installing and maintaining various networking equipment, developing and installing software, maintaining site licenses, planning and implementing network security, troubleshooting networks and systems, training users, identifying utilization patterns, anticipating and preventing networking issues, performing maintenance, notifying users of maintenance, optimizing network availability, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting issues.

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Network Admistration

This document outlines the primary responsibilities of a network administrator which include administering various network workstations and operating systems, evaluating hardware and software purchases, troubleshooting user problems, installing and maintaining various networking equipment, developing and installing software, maintaining site licenses, planning and implementing network security, troubleshooting networks and systems, training users, identifying utilization patterns, anticipating and preventing networking issues, performing maintenance, notifying users of maintenance, optimizing network availability, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting issues.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer network workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-


TCP/IP networking protocols and/or one or more UNIX-based or non-
UNIX based operating systems.
2. Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, network hardware,
peripheral equipment, and software;
3. Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible
solutions, test and implement solutions.
4. Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, Novell networks,
UNIX workstations, file servers, ethernet networks, network cabling, and
other related equipment, devices, and systems; adds or upgrades and
configures modems, disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM units,
printers, and related equipment.
5. Perform and/or oversee software and application development,
installation, and upgrades.
6. Maintain site licenses for department/organization.
7. Plan and implement network security, including building firewalls,
applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security,
file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity,
and adding and deleting users.
8. Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct
malfunctions and other operational difficulties.
9. Develop and conduct various training and instruction for system users on
operating systems, relational databases, and other applications; assist
users in maximizing use of networks and computing systems.
10. Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system
availability and performance expectations.
11. Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement
preventive measures.
12. Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and
vendor standards.
13. Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects
on system availability.
14. Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating
procedures that optimize network availability.
15. Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed,
stored or accessed by the network.
16. Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
17. Other duties as assigned.

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