Network Administrator

A network administrator maintains computer infrastructures with emphasis on networking. Responsibilities may vary between organizations, but on-site servers, software-network interactions as well as network integrity/resilience are the key areas of focus.

The role of the network administrator can vary significantly depending on an organization’s size, location, and socio-economic considerations. Some organizations work on a user-to-technical support ratio, whilst others implement many other strategies.

Generally, in terms of reactive situations (i.e.: unexpected disruptions to service, or service improvements), IT Support Incidents are raised through an Issue tracking system. Typically, issues work their way through a Help desk and then flow through to the relevant technology area for resolution. In the case of a network related issue, an issue will be directed towards a network administrator. If a network administrator is unable to resolve an issue, a ticket will be escalated to a more senior network engineer for a restoration of service or a more appropriate skill group.

Network administrators are often involved in proactive work.


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Bachelors of Science - Information Science and Technology - Core Classes
  • INFOST 110 - Introduction to Information Science
  • INFOST 240 - Web Design
  • INFOST 310 - Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
  • INFOST 315 - Knowledge Organization for Information Science and Technology
  • INFOST 340 - Introduction to Systems Analysis
  • INFOST 350 - Introduction to Application Development
  • INFOST 410 - Database Information Retrieval Systems
  • INFOST 440 - Web Application Development
  • INFOST 490 - Senior Capstone
Information Science and Technology Electives
  • INFOST 120 - Information Technology Ethics
  • INFOST 250 - Internet Communications and Information Transfer
  • INFOST 325 - Information Security I
  • INFOST 385 - Information Security II
  • INFOST 695 - Ethical Hacking I
  • INFOST 697 - Cisco Routing and Switching I