Network administrator

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Own Tools/Equipment

Cellular phone

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

Organized, Client focus, Excellent oral communication, Team player, Accurate, Judgement, Effective interpersonal skills, Initiative

Computer and Technology Knowledge

Device drivers, Networking software, Networking hardware, Networking security, Intranet, Internet, Servers, Desktop applications, File management software, Security software, Mail server software, HTML editing software, Website creation and management software, MS Office, MS Windows

Specific Skills

Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment, Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software, Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks, Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms, 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, Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers