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Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Description

Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.

Experience

A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Tasks

Analyzes test data and recommends hardware or software for purchase.
Reads technical manuals and brochures to determine equipment that meets establishment requirements.
Identifies areas of operation that need upgraded equipment, such as modems, fiber-optic cables, and telephone wires.
Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
Monitors system performance.
Develops and writes procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of communications hardware and software.
Conducts survey to determine user needs.
Trains users in use of equipment.
Assists users to identify and solve data communication problems.
Visits vendors to learn about available products or services.

National Average Salary

$60,300.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland

$65,290.00/year

Important Abilities

   1. Written Comprehension
   2. Oral Expression
   3. Written Expression
   4. Oral Comprehension
   5. Near Vision

General Work Activities

   1. Interacting With Computers
   2. Updating & Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
   3. Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
   4. Analyzing Data or Information
   5. Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings

Important Skills

   1. Testing
   2. Reading Comprehension
   3. Active Learning
   4. Operations Analysis
   5. Writing

Frequent Work Context

   1. Consequence of Error
   2. Degree of Automation
   3. Frustrating Circumstances
   4. Job-Required Social Interaction
   5. Indoors

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Accounting/Management Information Systems
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Administrative Systems/Management Information Systems
Assets Protection Management
Business Administration/Information Systems
Business Administration/Management Information Systems
Business Computer Systems
Business Computer/Information Systems
Business Data Processing/Related Programs
Business Information Systems
Business Systems Analysis
Business/Broadcasting Management
Business/Data Management
Business/Technology Management
Club Management
Computer Information Management
Computer Information Services
Computer Information Systems Management
Computer Information/Systems Management
Computer Management in Business
Computer Management Information Systems
Computer Science/Data Processing
Computer Systems Administration
Computer Systems Management
Computer Systems Management
Computer Systems/Production Management
Computer/Information Management
Computer/Information Systems/Management
Computerized Management Information Systems
Data Management
Data Processing
Data Processing
Data Processing/Microcomputer Applications
Database
Database Development/Operations
Database Technology
Destination Management
Graphic Communications/Management
Health Informatics/Information Management
Information Management
Information Management
Information Management/Systems
Information Resources Management
Information Services Management
Information Systems Auditing/Control
Information Systems Management
Information Technology Management
Information/Management Science
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Integrated Information Management
Management Computer Systems
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Management Information Technology
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Management of Information Science
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Management of Information/Communications Systems
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Management Science/Information Systems
Management Systems
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Management Systems Technology
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Management/Information Systems
Management/Information Systems
Management/Information Technology
Management/Organizational Development
Management/Organizational Leadership
Management/Policy
Management/Systems
Managerial Systems Engineering
Managerial/Financial
Marketing Information Systems
Meetings/Events Management
Office Administration/Information Processing
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Office Information Systems
Office Systems
Office Systems Administration
Office Systems Management
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Operations/Management Information Systems
Organizational Behavior/Computer Technology
Organizational Leadership/Computer Technology
Organizational Leadership/Organizational Behavior
Organizational Leadership/Professional Communication
Self-Designed Major/Managing in Health Care
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MarylandMentor Institutions Offering Related Majors

Bowie State University
Capitol College
Frostburg State University
Hood College
University of Baltimore
University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
University of Maryland - University College
Villa Julie College

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