Computer Network Administrators and Managers direct and oversee a firm’s computer network and its related computing environments, including hardware, software, and all configurations. The network may be a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN) or both. They may make recommendations or make decisions regarding the purchase of equipment and report the fiscal impact to other company managers. They often plan and track projects, write proposals, and troubleshoot both operating system software and hardware. They often manage a team consisting of analysts and technicians, although in smaller companies they may work independently.
EDUCATION / TRAINING PROVIDERS
Hourly Wages | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
New Hires, No Experience: | - - -Insufficient Data - - - | - - -Insufficient Data - - - |
New Hires, With Experience: | $11.99 - 25.57 | $20.03 |
After Three Years With the Firm: | $16.78 - 33.56 | $26.37 |
Average Weekly Hours:
All (100%) Computer Network Administrators and Managers work full-time, 40 hours per week.
Shifts:
All (100%) employers report having day shifts.
Full-Time Employees |
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| Employer Pays All | Shared Cost | Not Provided | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medical Insurance: | 53% | 47% | 0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dental Insurance: | 63% | 32% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vision Insurance: | 58% | 16% | 26% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Life Insurance: | 58% | 26% | 16% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid Sick Leave: | 95% | 0% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid Vacation: | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement Plan: | 58% | 26% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Child Care: | 11% | 0% | 84% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
401-K Plan, Long-Term Disability, Stock Options, Profit Sharing
*The percentage is based on the number of employers responding to this question.
Not all types of responses are shown, therefore, not all totals will equal 100%
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Many (53%) firms require a bachelor degree. Some either require a high school diploma or equivalent (26%) or an associate degree (21%).
Training:
A few (16%) firms accept one year of training as a substitute for work experience. Some (26%) require one year of vocational training. Employers look for Certified Network Engineers (CNE) and Microsoft Certified System Engineers (MCSE). Applicants with word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, and e-mail software skills are preferred.
Experience:
Almost all (95%) firms require 2-3 years of experience as a Network Administrator. Some (21%) accept other computer experience.
Skills rated "very important":
Possession of troubleshooting skills
Ability to analyze data and solve problems
Knowledge of personal computer operating systems
Knowledge of local area networks (LAN)
Knowledge of networking systems
Knowledge of software applications
Knowledge of e-mail systems
Ability to work independently
Ability to evaluate customer needs
Ability to read and follow instructions
Possession of oral communication skills
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Employers' Difficulty in Finding Qualified Applicants:
Experienced Applicants: Few Employers Hire, Moderately Difficult, Little competition in job search
Inexperienced Applicants: Moderately Difficult, Insufficient Data
Most Frequently Used Recruitment Methods:
Internet, Newspaper Advertisements, Private Employment Agencies, Employee Referrals
Turnover:
Moderately low, 9% in the past 12 months.
Size of 2001 Employment:
Not Available
Gender Representation:
Local employer response indicates 84% male, 16% female
Where The Jobs Are:
Computer Network Admistrators can be found in large, medium, and small sized companies that operate either a large area network (LAN), or wide area network (WAN).
Employer Outlook on Employment:
19 employers responded providing data representing 44 employees for this occupation.
11 employers project employment to grow and 8 expect it to remain stable over the next two years.
OES Growth Projections:
Not Available
New Job Growth Rate:
Not Available
*7 Year period 1999 through 2006.
OTHER INFORMATION
Promotional Opportunities:
Senior System Administrator, Senior Engineer, Vice President of Engineering
Unionization/Collective Bargaining:
None Reported
Alternate Job Titles:
System Administrator, Network Engineer, NT Network Administrator, Computer/Network Engineer, MIS Manager
Related Codes:
DOT - Not Available
O*NET - Not Available
Data Collection Date:
Summer 2000
Insufficient Data Note: Insufficient Data for the Wages, New Hires, No Experience question results from not enough employers' responses. Typically, employers do hire individuals without experience, however, for the validity of this question at least three employers need to provide data.
