Computer network and web technicians

Example job titles

• computer network technician
• data centre operator
• Internet Web site technician
• local area network (LAN) administrator
• local area network (LAN) technician
• network administrator
• network support technician
• network system administrator
• Web technician

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Computer and network operators
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and administer local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate access and use of computer networks
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
• Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks

Employment requirements

• Completion of a college or other program in computer science, network administration, Web technology or a related field is usually required.
• Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required in Saskatchewan.

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