Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
Train people in computer system use.
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION	Less Than One-year Technical Certificate - CCOMP	3
Manhattan Area Technical College	Manhattan	Public	INFORMATION AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY	Associate Degree - AAS	63
Manhattan Area Technical College	Manhattan	Public	INFORMATION AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY	Two-year Technical Certificate - CERT	52
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	124
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE CERTIFICATE	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	14
Butler Community College	El Dorado	Public	CYBER SECURITY	Associate Degree - AAS	60
Butler Community College	El Dorado	Public	CYBER SECURITY	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	30
Seward County Community College	Liberal	Public	COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Associate Degree - AAS	64
Seward County Community College	Liberal	Public	COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	30
Emporia State University	Emporia	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Cowley Community College	Arkansas City	Public	SOFTWARE, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT	Associate Degree - AAS	62
Cowley Community College	Arkansas City	Public	SSD - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS/APP DEVELOPMENT, DATABASES & APPLICATIONS	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	39
Cowley Community College	Arkansas City	Public	SSD - SECURITY/APP/GAME DEVELOPMENT	Less Than One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	18
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BA	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE	Associate Degree - AA	62
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	INTERDISCIPLINARY COMPUTING	Bachelor Degree - BS	125
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	COMPUTER SECURITY	Associate of Applied Science - AAS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMPH COMPUTER SECURITY & FORENSICS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Vatterott College - Wichita Campus	Wichita	Private	INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY	Diploma - CERT2	0
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION	Associate of Science - AS	0
Wichita Technical Institute - Topeka Campus	Topeka	Private	COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION	Diploma - CERT1	0
Wichita Technical Institute - Topeka Campus	Topeka	Private	COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION	Diploma - CERT2	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	CYBERSECURITY CONCEPTS	Certificate - CERT	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	ADVANCED CYBERSECURITY	Certificate - CERT	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	CYBER SECURITY	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCE - DATA MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION	Associate of Science - AS	0
Centriq Training	Leawood	Private	SYSTEMS AND SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR	Certificate - CERT	0
Centriq Training	Leawood	Private	IT PROFESSIONAL ANUUAL PASS PROGRAM	Certificate - CERT	0
Centriq Training	Leawood	Private	SECURITY + CERTIFICATION UPGRADE	Certificate - CERT	0
Centriq Training	Leawood	Private	CISCO CERTIFIED ENTRY NETWORKING TECHNICIAN (CCENT) UPGRADE	Certificate - CERT	0
Centriq Training	Leawood	Private	CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (CCNA) UPGRADE	Certificate - CERT	0

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