263112 Network Administrator

Roles and Responsibilities of 263112 Network Administrator

Network administrators have a hectic job throughout the day. Many of them work almost 40 hours per week and sometimes even provide on-call services. Network administrator roles and responsibilities as provided by the ANZSCO include the following:

1. Installing, integrating, configuring and supporting the network system in an organization as well as for its clients
2. Maintaining and upgrading the computer networks
3. Developing and analyzing the complex technical specifications and data models
4. Ensuring optimal working of computer networks by monitoring, evaluating and analyzing the network issues
5. Ensuring data security in the network and all-time connectivity
6. Resolving problems that the users may face
7. Providing assistance to network architects on how to design and configure network models
8. Managing data storage, whether it is physical data storage or cloud data storage
9. Monitoring the traffic on the network, its capacity and usage limits to ensure uninterrupted connections and optimal network performances
10. Installing, testing and administrating new networks along with upgraded networks, software solutions, databases, workstations and servers
11. Preparing and maintaining the documentation for network inventory and keeping a record of all the network faults, the modifications and enhancements that are made in a network along with their instructions.

Qualifications Required for 263112 Network Administrator

• The occupation of a network administrator requires a bachelor or higher degree in a relevant field such as computer science and information technology.
• As a substitution of the formal education, the applicants need to provide a minimum of 5 years of work experience or a relevant vendor certification.
• In certain cases, on-job training or relevant experience is a must for the role of the network administrator.

Skills Required for 263112 Network Administrator

Network administrators can find the job role in a variety of organizations such as technical consultancies, architectural services, insurance, educational institutions, colleges, universities, healthcare and engineering related services. Hence, the applicant must showcase their network administrator skills such as:

1. an ability to solve problems logically
2. time management and organizational abilities
3. interpersonal skills
4. passion to learn new technology
5. ability to manage staff

The examples of ICT units mentioned by ANZSCO for the job role of a network administrator are:

1. Computer Networks (Design, Management and Communication)
2. Network Protocols
3. Network Security
4. Assembly Programming
5. Operating Systems
6. Distributed Computing
7. Mobile Technologies
8. Data Communication (LAN, WAN)
9. Client/Server Architecture
10. Computer Logic Design
11. Digital Circuits
12. Microprocessors
13. Computer Organization
14. Computer Science
15. Database Management Systems