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Network and Computer Systems Administrators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
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This source lists 20 tasks, including 18 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 1319 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Core · Task 1317 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Core · Task 15205 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
Core · Task 1318 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Core · Task 15206 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
Core · Task 1324 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems.
Core · Task 1320 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Core · Task 1330 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
Core · Task 1325 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.
Core · Task 1322 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
Core · Task 1332 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
Core · Task 1321 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
Core · Task 1323 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
Core · Task 1333 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.
Core · Task 1328 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
Core · Task 1329 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
Core · Task 1326 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Train people in computer system use.
Core · Task 15207 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
Supplemental · Task 15208 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
Supplemental · Task 1327 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
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