Computer Network Technician

Responsibilities

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
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Virtualization
• Linux
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• Multimedia software
• Word processing software
• Presentation software
• Image editing software
• Project management software
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Creativity
• Dedication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan