Duties and responsibilities of the IT system administrator

IT system administrators manage the daily operation of a company's computer networks. They fix bugs in a company's hardware and software and perform the necessary updates for all of the company's security equipment and software.

Duties and responsibilities of the IT system administrator

The job generally requires the ability to do the following activities:

• Identify and meet the requirements of a company's IT system
• Monitor and maintain optimal network performance
• Determine the cause of the network errors and take the necessary measures to correct them
• Answer questions about the computer system
• Problems updating the computer system according to an organization's requirements
• Training of employees in handling IT systems
• Stay up to date on current changes and technological trends

An administrator ensures the proper functionality of email and data storage networks and the connectivity of employee workstations to the central computer network. You also need to train new users to use relevant software and hardware. In special cases, an administrator may also need to manage telecommunications networks to connect employees outside the office.

IT system administrator salary

A IT system administrator salary may vary based on position, experience, and employer. These salaries reflect the 2018 United States Labor Statistical Office data:

• Average annual salary: $ 82,050
• Maximum 10% annual salary: $ 130,720
• 10% lower annual salary: $ 50,990