network administrator

Minimum Education Requirements

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Install web server hardware and software
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Modify Web pages, applets and scripts
• Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines
• Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
• Supervise technical staff

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• JavaOS
• Networking software
• Networking security
• Intranet
• Servers
• File management software
• Presentation software
• Programming software
• Database software
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years