Network and Computer Systems Administrator
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.
Top activities and tasks for this job:
- Interacting With Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Getting Information
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
About the test (Full Version)
The HR Avatar Network and Computer Systems Administrator Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history.
Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's
ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.
The Network and Computer Systems Administrator test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations.
This test also contains an automatically-scored essay component. Writing is a key skill for many jobs and also demonstrates the ability to generate, organize, and communicate relevant ideas effectively.
The specific attributes measured include:
Cognitive Ability
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
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Knowledge and Skills
- Computer Networking Concepts
- Writing
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Personality
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Integrity
- Teamwork
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Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.
The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.
More information about this Job
| Annual US Wages (2020) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $52,830 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $66,340 or less |
| Median: | | $84,810 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $107,610 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $134,970 or more |
| US Employment Statistics |
| 2020: | | 350,300 |
| 2030 (projected): | | 369,100 |
| Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 24,900 |
Top Knowledge Requirements
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Engineering and Technology
- Telecommunications
- Mathematics
- Clerical
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Top Skills
- Systems Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Systems Evaluation
- Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
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Top Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Information Ordering
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
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| Education Requirements |
| Post-Secondary Certificate: | | 7% |
| Some College: | | 10% |
| Associate's Degree (2 yr): | | 20% |
| Bachelor's Degree: | | 52% |
| Master's Degree: | | 10% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category. |
| Related Work Experience Requirements |
| 1 - 2 Years: | | 9% |
| 2 - 4 Years: | | 17% |
| 4 - 6 Years: | | 26% |
| 6 - 8 Years: | | 35% |
| 8 - 10 Years: | | 13% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category. |
Alternate Titles for this Role: Application Systems Administrator, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Computer Systems Security Administrator, E-Mail System Administrator, Enterprise Systems Administrator, Hardware Installation Coordinator, Information Analyst, Information Systems Administrator, Information Systems Coordinator (IS Coordinator), Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Technology Administrator (IT Administrator), Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Information Technology Technical Support Specialist (IT Technical Support Specialist), Internet Systems Administrator, IT Systems Administrator (Information Technology Systems Administrator), LAN Specialist (Local Area Network Specialist), Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Administrator), Local Area Network Systems Administrator (LAN Systems Administrator), Mainframe Systems Administrator, MIS Manager (Management Information Systems Manager), Network Administrator, Network Coordinator, Network Manager, Network Security Administrator, Network Support Administrator, Network Support Coordinator, Network Support Manager, Network Systems Administrator, Network Systems Coordinator, Networking Administrator, Server Administrator, System Administrator, Systems Administrator, Systems Operator, Unix Systems Administrator, Wide Area Network Administrator (WAN Administrator), Wide Area Network Systems Administrator (WAN Systems Administrator), Window Systems Administrator
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