Web Administrators Go Back to List Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Tasks
	Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
	Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
	Review or update Web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.
	Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
	Implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
	Administer internet or intranet infrastructure, including Web, file, and mail servers.
	Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
	Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.
	Monitor Web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
	Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.

Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
	Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
	Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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