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Information Technology
- Annual Median Wage$ 65,133$46,249
$94,092Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. They organize, install, and support an organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
What do they typically do
- Determine an organization's system needs and install network hardware and software
- Make needed upgrades and repairs to networks and ensure that systems are operating correctly
- Maintain network and computer system security
- Evaluate and optimize network or system performance
- Add users to a network, and assign and update security permissions on the network
- Train users in the proper use of hardware and software
- Interpret and solve problems when a user or an automated monitoring system alerts them that a problem exists
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Average AnnualJob Growth +0.7%Job Opening 7Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- CompTIA Linux+ [Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)]
- CompTIA Network + [Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)]
- ICCP Certified Computing Professional ​(CCP) [Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals]
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