The job title I found interesting is Network and Computer Systems Administrator. The
position would be interesting because of the various responsibilities of providing hardware
and software solutions. I would begin a career in administration for a project of helping to
maintain and work to optimize a network. I feel that network and computer systems
administrator is critical in most businesses. This position is essential in preserving the
communication systems needed to keep the clients and servers working together securely.
They organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local
area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and
other data communication systems.
Employment of a network and computer systems administrator is projected to grow 5
percent from 2020 to 2030. This is slower than the average for all occupations. Demand
for this occupation employment is at a growth of 24,900 openings for the projected each
year on average. These openings result from workers who transfer to different fields or
exit the labor force due to reasons such as retirement. The median annual wage was
$84,810 in May 2020. The lower-paid 10 percent earned less than $52,830, and the
highest-paid 10 percent earned more than $134,970.
The duties of a network and computer systems administrator include
Determining an organization’s system needs and installing network hardware
and software.
Make needed upgrades and repairs to networks and ensure that systems operate
correctly.
Maintain network and computer system security.
Evaluate and optimize network or system performance.
Add users to a network, assign, and update security permissions on the network.
Train users in the proper use of hardware and software.
Interpret and solve problems when a user or an automated monitoring system
alerts them that a problem exists.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (September 8, 2021)Network and Computer Systems
Administrators: Occupational Outlook Handbook
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-
systems-administrators.htm#tab-2
