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Occupational Description

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Employment Outlook for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Job Openings for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

There are 23 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 23 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Computer Network Specialist I (Ann # 091118 D)	11/19/09	Bay Area	DOE
It Administrator 2 - 101626 (Im/Ac)	11/18/09	Clackamas	$5,606/mo to $7,110/mo DOE
Mes Administrator	11/17/09	Hillsboro
System Administrator (Hp San Win Os)	11/17/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Bilingual Technical Support Analyst	11/13/09	Springfield	DOE
Network Software Engineer Windows / Linux / Rpm Packaging	11/12/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Network Administrator	11/12/09	Ashland	$3,750/mo
Network Administrator Ip/Kvm San/Nas	11/12/09	Beaverton	DOE
Network Administrator	11/11/09	Tigard	$38,000/yr to $39,000/yr DOE
Sr Manager Of It Planning, Projects & Portfolio Management #9454-06	11/9/09	Portland	$93,199/yr to $130,479/yr
Linux Technican - San, Windows, Emc, Brocade, Netapp	11/5/09	Beaverton	DOE
Filenet P8 System Admin. Iii - Iv (Job # 17656)	11/3/09	Portland	DOE
Windows / Systems Administrator	11/3/09	Eugene
Systems Administrator	11/3/09	Springfield
Dsl, Wireless, Voip Installer / Sales	10/31/09	Corvallis	$10.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Technical Security Specialist Ii Or Iii #17471	10/26/09	Portland	DOE
Tech Support Analyst For Endpoint Security	10/19/09	Springfield	DOE
Systems Administrator Iii Tech23078	10/19/09	Portland	DOE
Mes Administrator (Contractor)	10/17/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Help Desk Technician	10/12/09	Central Oregon	$15.00/hr
Software/ Hardware Testing Validation Tcp/Ip Layer 2 Networking Linux	10/2/09	Beaverton	DOE
It System Administrator	9/28/09	Tillamook	DOE, Neg.
Entry Level It Consultant	9/23/09	Springfield	DOE

State of Oregon License Information for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$20.61	$25.18	$31.72	$39.30	$46.71	$32.35	$67,282
Multnomah / Washington	21.89	26.51	33.57	40.61	47.70	33.71	70,134
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	18.56	23.84	29.61	37.16	50.49	31.33	65,171
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	15.70	22.40	26.90	31.91	39.44	27.57	57,340
Lane	20.31	24.33	28.94	34.08	39.45	29.13	60,590
Douglas	15.33	20.08	27.56	35.85	40.90	27.62	57,439
Coos / Curry	17.23	19.31	22.60	25.58	33.51	23.54	48,965
Jackson / Josephine	17.53	21.33	26.80	34.18	40.74	28.00	58,227
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	18.20	20.34	24.66	30.72	36.77	26.95	56,060
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	18.29	22.25	27.60	34.13	39.76	28.19	58,645
Klamath / Lake	18.74	22.47	27.74	36.56	42.80	30.34	63,101
Morrow / Umatilla	16.76	19.92	24.23	31.42	36.61	25.48	52,995
Baker / Union / Wallowa	18.31	20.43	24.76	34.58	38.82	26.77	55,700
Grant / Harney / Malheur	20.32	22.95	34.25	38.29	40.72	30.96	64,403
Clackamas	21.30	28.47	36.00	43.57	50.13	36.20	75,303

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Regional Employment Projections for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	3,096	4,102	1,006	32.5%	101	40	141
Multnomah / Washington	1,797	2,394	597	33.2%	60	23	83
Clackamas	273	373	100	36.6%	10	4	14
Lane	238	315	77	32.4%	8	3	11
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	186	253	67	36.0%	7	2	9
Jackson / Josephine	148	202	54	36.5%	5	2	7
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	114	145	31	27.2%	3	1	5
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	114	164	50	43.9%	5	2	7
Douglas	45	52	7	15.6%	1	1	1
Coos / Curry	27	33	6	22.2%	1	0	1
Morrow / Umatilla	25	37	12	48.0%	1	0	2
Klamath / Lake	23	30	7	30.4%	1	0	1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	23	29	6	26.1%	1	0	1
Baker / Union / Wallowa	21	40	19	90.5%	2	0	2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	19	45	26	136.8%	3	0	3
Grant / Harney / Malheur	12	16	4	33.3%	0	0	1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	3,096
Total, All Industries	Private	2,728
Utilities	Private	27
Manufacturing	Private	321
Primary Metal Manufacturing	Private	30
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	Private	28
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	144
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	74
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	Private	49
Wholesale Trade	Private	158
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	97
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	32
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	Private	41
Retail Trade	Private	138
Electronics and Appliance Stores	Private	69
Nonstore Retailers	Private	41
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	Private	41
Information	Private	513
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	169
Software Publishers	Private	147
Telecommunications	Private	107
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	Private	82
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services	Private	202
Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals	Private	35
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	Private	167
Finance and Insurance	Private	284
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	Private	122
Depository Credit Intermediation	Private	82
Nondepository Credit Intermediation	Private	31
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	Private	148
Insurance Carriers	Private	109
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	Private	39
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	Private	30
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	504
Legal Services	Private	35
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	Private	24
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	Private	62
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	291
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	Private	29
Scientific Research and Development Services	Private	27
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	257
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	138
Administrative and Support Services	Private	134
Business Support Services	Private	108
Educational Services	Private	127
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	Private	46
Technical and Trade Schools	Private	71
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	129
Ambulatory Health Care Services	Private	30
Hospitals	Private	59
Social Assistance	Private	30
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	46
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	Private	34
Total, All Industries	State	49
Educational Services	State	41
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	State	41
Total, All Industries	Local	307
Educational Services	Local	155
Elementary and Secondary Schools	Local	47
Public Administration	Local	112
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	71
Administration of Human Resource Programs	Local	33

Educational Requirements for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Apply Computer Networking Technology
Apply Computer Science Principles
Apply Data Security Procedures
Apply Data Storage Technology
Apply Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers
Apply Linear Algebra
Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
Apply Statistical Methods
Apply Structural Analysis Principles To Computer Systems
Assist Co-Workers With Hardware Problems
Configure Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
Coordinate Teams
Design Computer Networks
Design Data Processing Systems
Design Data Security Systems
Develop Management Control Systems
Develop Or Program Web Sites
Document Findings And Discoveries
Document Work In Progress
Evaluate Computer System User Requests
Evaluate Computer System Users' Requirements And Requests
Evaluate Prototype Computer Software Systems
Explain Complex Mathematical Information
Implement Computer System Changes
Maintain Computers And Related Equipment
Maintain Data Bases On Multi-User Computer Systems
Manipulate Operating System To Improve Performance
Monitor Computer And Device Operation
Operate Computer Networks
Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
Program Mainframe Computer
Provide Customer Service
Provide Technical Support To Computer Users
Test And Troubleshoot Computer Programs And Systems
Use Algebra
Use Calculus
Use Computer Application Flow Charts
Use Project Management Techniques
Work As A Team Member
Write Technical Specifications For Computer Systems, Software And Applications

Schools and Training Providers for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Pioneer Pacific College 27501 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: (503) 682-3903 Programs of Training: Information Science/Studies	Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-7672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Seedling Productions 1799 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 660-0812 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Sciences, General	LTS Computer Training Center 11533 SW Pacific Highway Tigard, OR 97223-8669 Phone: (503) 977-2351 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Systems Security Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other	Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 Phone: (541) 917-4999 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Western Oregon University 345 N Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: (503) 838-8000 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General Information Science/Studies	Heald College-Portland 625 SW Broadway, 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 229-0492 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other
Central Oregon Community College 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 Phone: (541) 383-7500 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	George Fox University 414 N Meridian St Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: (503) 538-8383 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 956-7500 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other
Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other	New Horizons Career Center 9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Suite 100 Beaverton, OR 97008-7381 Phone: (503) 641-8028 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other	Klamath Community College 7390 South Sixth Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Phone: (541) 882-3521 Programs of Training: System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager System Administration/Administrator
Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 888-2525 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Treasure Valley Community College 650 College Blvd Ontario, OR 97914 Phone: (541) 881-8822 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus 13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500 Tigard, OR 97223 Phone: (877) 867-4748 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	ITT Technical Institute-Portland 6035 NE 78th Ct Portland, OR 97218 Phone: (503) 255-6500 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Information Systems Security
Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541) 463-3000 Programs of Training: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Information Science/Studies

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Related Occupations

The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Network And Computer Systems Administrators matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Network Systems And Data Communications Analysts	55%
Computer Specialists, All Other	50%
Database Administrators	43%
Computer Systems Analysts	41%
Computer And Information Scientists, Research	39%
Computer Support Specialists	37%
Computer Programmers	36%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications	30%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software	25%

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