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Job Description

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1152.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 67,770.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 32.00
Currently, there are 188,740 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Computer Network Support Specialists”.

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Tasks for “Cyber Defense Incident Responder”

Document network support activities.
Monitor industry websites or publications for information about patches, releases, viruses, or potential problem identification.
Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
Create or revise user instructions, procedures, or manuals.
Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
Install and configure wireless networking equipment.
Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.
Install network software, including security or firewall software.
Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.
Maintain logs of network activity.
Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
Back up network data.
Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
Install or repair network cables, including fiber optic cables.
Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
Document help desk requests and resolutions.
Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Run monthly network reports.

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