Skills Network Administrator in Canada

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "network administrator" was moved from the group Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) to the group Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220).

Find out what skills you typically need to work as a network administrator in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Computer network technicians (NOC 22220).

Tasks

  • Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
  • Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
  • Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
  • Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms
  • Provide problem-solving services to network users
  • Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
  • Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
  • Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
  • Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
  • Modify Web pages, applets and scripts
  • Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines
  • Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers
  • Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
  • Supervise technical staff

Skills and Knowledge Checklist

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

    Skills

  • Analysis Help -
    • Examining and Diagnosing
    • Analyzing Information

    Analysis

    Examining and evaluating information.
    • Examining and Diagnosing

      Assessing conditions through examination or diagnostic testing to determine appropriate treatments.

    • Analyzing Information

      Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

    Service and Care

    Taking care of the needs of people and animals.

    Operating and Repairing Equipment, Machinery and Vehicles

    Working with and/or repairing vehicles, machinery or stationary equipment.
  • Management Help -
    • Supervising

    Management

    Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.
    • Supervising

      Directing and monitoring the performance of others.

  • Communication Help -
    • Advising and Consulting

    Communication

    Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.
    • Advising and Consulting

      Providing guidance and advice to enable decision-making about tasks, situations, and processes.

  • Information Handling Help -
    • Processing Information

    Information Handling

    Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.
    • Processing Information

      Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.

    Handling Goods and Materials

    Working with goods and materials manually or with machines.

    Creative Expression

    Using various materials and formats to create work that is intended to be artistically satisfying, entertaining, instructive or functional.

    Building

    Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.
  • Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery Help -
    • Installing and Setting-Up Technical Infrastructure
    • Debugging and Reprogramming Technical Systems
    • Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment

    Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery

    Working with technical equipment, instruments, machinery and other systems.
    • Installing and Setting-Up Technical Infrastructure

      Coordinating the installation and integration of interconnected computer-based systems.

    • Debugging and Reprogramming Technical Systems

      Modifying technical systems through upgrading, amending procedures, or correcting faults.

    • Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment

      Controlling, monitoring, calibrating and adjusting precision instrumentation.

    Knowledge

    Social Sciences and Arts

    Knowledge related to culture, origins and patterns of human activity, and the development and expression of thought.

    Mathematics and Science

    Knowledge related to specialized areas of research such as measurement, living organisms, physical substances, and properties and relationships of quantity, space, and matter.

    Manufacturing and Production

    Knowledge related to the delivery of a series of operations in large-scale production or processing of goods or crops, according to safety and quality standards.
  • Law and Public Safety Help -
    • Public Safety and Security

    Law and Public Safety

    Knowledge related to the provision and enforcement of laws and regulations that safeguard the effective functioning of a democratic society.
    • Public Safety and Security

      Knowledge of public safety and security operations and systems, of policy, regulations and procedures for the protection of people, data and property.

  • Business, Finance and Management Help -
    • Client Service

    Business, Finance and Management

    Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.
    • Client Service

      Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.

  • Engineering and Technology Help -
    • Computer and Information Systems

    Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.
    • Computer and Information Systems

      Knowledge of computer programming, hardware and software.

    Education and Training

    Knowledge related to the theory and practice of teaching, and the methods used in the design, delivery and evaluation of the provision of knowledge or information.
  • Communications and Transportation Help -
    • Telecommunications

    Communications and Transportation

    Knowledge related to the provision and transmission of systems of communication and entertainment and the delivery of consumer goods or services.
    • Telecommunications

      Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of telecommunication systems.

    Health Services

    Knowledge related to the provision of medical science and technology for the physical and mental well-being of others.
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