Computer Network Support Specialists
Did You Know:
- Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and add 286,600 new jobs over the 2008?18 decade.
- Excellent job prospects are expected.
- Workers can enter this field with many different levels of formal education, but relevant computer skills are always needed.
Industry Areas
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
- 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.
- Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Overall Kind of Work
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Work Environment
Civilian
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Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 2.26% (0-20 Hours)
- 4.46% (21-34 Hours)
- 3.02% (35-39 Hours)
- 75.05% (40 Hours)
- 6.83% (41-49 Hours)
- 8.38% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Computer Network Support Specialists(15-1150)
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 75.62% (Private For-Profit)
- 6.59% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 10.83% (State and Local Govt)
- 4.31% (Federal Government)
- 2.65% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Computer Support Specialists