Computer network and web technicians

NOC

22220

Computer network technicians set up, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area computer networks. Web technicians set up and maintain internet, extranet and intranet web sites and web servers.

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Full NOC Description

Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. Web technicians set up and maintain internet, extranet and intranet web sites and web server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors. Computer network technicians who are supervisors are included in this group.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Computer and network operators

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and administer local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment

Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications

Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate access and use of computer networks

Provide problem-solving services to network users

Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records

Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations

Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls

Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks

May supervise other workers in this group.

Web technicians

Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software

Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance

Control and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed software

Respond to requests for help and information from Web site visitors and Web site designers.

Also Known As

computer network technician
data centre operator
Internet Web site technician
local area network (LAN) administrator
local area network (LAN) technician

network administrator

network support technician

network system administrator

Web technician

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of a college or other program in computer science, network administration, Web technology or a related field is usually required.

Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.

Registration with a regulatory body is required in Saskatchewan.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Employment by Sex

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16.4%

Female

83.6%

Male

Employment by age

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6.5%

15-24

16.9%

25-34

34.9%

35-44

29.9%

45-54

10.7%

55-64

1.1%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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0.8%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

17.5%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

1.9%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

61.9%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

17.9%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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28.2%

Professional, scientific and technical services

19.1%

Information and cultural industries

17.9%

Public administration

34.7%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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9.60%

Northeast

28.10%

Southeast

34.20%

Southwest

19.60%

Central

8.50%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$75,000

Northeast

$70,500

Southeast

$66,000

Southwest

$66,000

Central

$58,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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