IT Network Systems Administration
Providing information technology (IT) services to commercial and public sectors to ensure systems run smoothly and without interruption.
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Why is this skill important?
For the IT Network Systems Administrator, the work environment can range from data centers to network operations centers, internet service providers and data centres like climate-controlled server rooms.
Your work involves providing a wide range of services, including user support, design, troubleshooting and installing, configuring and updating both operating systems and network devices.
Some IT Network Systems Administrators specialize in specific areas, such as user support or design, but for all, the ability to communicate, problem solve and research and understand the latest industry developments is paramount.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Fixing things
- Complex problems
- Using computers
You should also take a look at:
- Information and Communication Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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The IT Network Systems Administrator works in diverse environments including network operations centres, internet service providers and data centres.
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The Competitor is judged on their knowledge, understanding, and abilities to install, run, configure, and troubleshoot various operating systems.
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An understanding of network security and system integration is essential to this Skill.
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Judges will award marks to contestants who can work with both wired and wireless internet working devices.
