Network and Computer Systems Administrators
SOC: 15-1142.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
AI Impact Summary
Network and Computer Systems Administrators faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 42/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2038 and 2046. Of 20 analyzed tasks, 6 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 24.5%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Programming is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Network and Computer Systems Administrators professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Programming
High reliance on Programming is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
20 tasks analyzed
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
Train people in computer system use.
Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 11% |
| Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 5% |
| Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary. | Non-Routine Analytical | 45 | 45.0 | 13% |
| Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 5% |
| Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 5% |
| Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 5% |
| Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 7% |
| Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 4% |
| Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 4% |
| Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 40 | 31.0 | 7% |
| Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 5% |
| Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. | Non-Routine Analytical | 55 | 49.0 | 7% |
| Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 3% |
| Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms. | Routine Manual | 30 | 45.0 | 2% |
| Train people in computer system use. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 35 | 29.0 | 4% |
| Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 3% |
| Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 3% |
| Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 30 | 27.0 | 3% |
| Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies. | Non-Routine Analytical | 55 | 49.0 | 2% |
| Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
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